Whether Music Therapy Hits All the Right Notes
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Many hospitals use music as a way to ease patients' pain, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress. But not everyone believes in music's therapeutic benefits. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on the power of music therapy. Also: the African music superstars Orchestra Baobab.
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