Why do we sing?

42: The Answer to Almost Everything

S01E188
February 1, 2026 29 min

Overview

Songs are considered part of humanity's cultural heritage, and all over the world, their social functions are similar: to celebrate, to mourn a loved one, or to express love. But why use song for all of this? Does language have certain limitations? What is it about singing or hearing others sing that fascinates us so much?

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