TED Talks Music

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Some of the world's greatest musicians and researchers showcase the power and science of music onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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Top 10 TED Talks Music Episodes

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How my mom inspired my approach to the cello | Paul Rucker

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11/21/18 • 4 min

Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker has developed his own style of cello; he puts chopsticks between his strings, uses the instrument as a drum and experiments with electronics like loop pedals. Moving between reflective storytelling and performance, Rucker shares his inspiration -- and definitely doesn't play the same old Bach.

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What does the universe sound like? A musical tour | Matt Russo

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10/19/18 • 16 min

Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it.

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Music with a message should be accessible | Madame Gandhi and Amber Galloway-Gallego

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12/14/18 • 12 min

"Music is so much more than sound simply traveling through the ear," says sign language interpreter Amber Galloway-Gallego. In a spirited performance, musician and activist Madame Gandhi plays two songs -- "Top Knot Turn Up" and "Bad Habits" -- while Galloway-Gallego provides an animated sign language interpretation.

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Singing the primal mystery | Claron McFadden

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03/25/11 • 10 min

"The human voice: mysterious, spontaneous, primal." With these words, soprano Claron McFadden invites us to explore the mysteries of breathing and singing, as she performs the intriguing modern song "Aria," by John Cage.

There are no mistakes on the bandstand | Stefon Harris

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12/09/11 • 13 min

What is a mistake? By talking through examples with his improvisational jazz quartet, Stefon Harris walks us to a profound truth: many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don't react to them appropriately.

"Women of Hope" | Morley

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01/13/12 • 5 min

Inspired by Aung San Suu Kyi's call to action, "If you're feeling helpless, help someone," Morley composed this song. She sings it at TEDxWomen in her gorgeous, warm voice.

Trusting the ensemble | Charles Hazlewood

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10/07/11 • 19 min

Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha" and the ParaOrchestra.

"Family Tree" | Inara George

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02/14/12 • 3 min

Singer Inara George and guitarist Mike Andrews play the quietly lovely love song "Family Tree."

Building US-China relations ... by banjo | Abigail Washburn

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04/13/12 • 6 min

Abigail Washburn wanted to be a lawyer improving US-China relations -- until she picked up a banjo. The TED Fellow tells a moving story of the connections she's formed touring across the US and China while playing that banjo and singing in Chinese.

The debut of the British Paraorchestra | Charles Hazlewood + British Paraorchestra

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01/15/12 • 13 min

There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.

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How many episodes does TED Talks Music have?

TED Talks Music currently has 92 episodes available.

What topics does TED Talks Music cover?

The podcast is about Creativity, Music, Ted, Podcasts, Inspiration, Education and Science.

What is the most popular episode on TED Talks Music?

The episode title 'How my mom inspired my approach to the cello | Paul Rucker' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on TED Talks Music?

The average episode length on TED Talks Music is 12 minutes.

How often are episodes of TED Talks Music released?

Episodes of TED Talks Music are typically released every 27 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of TED Talks Music?

The first episode of TED Talks Music was released on Apr 9, 2010.

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