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Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

On World Parkinson’s Day Professor Angela Pickard explains how the University is supporting research into health and wellbeing to show the benefits of creative and performing arts.

11 Apr, 202412 Apr, 2024 Health, Music, Performing Arts, Society
The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture

The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture

Guest blogger Dr Asya Draganova explains how Canterbury became the sound of prog rock and psychedelic music.

09 Oct, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Music, Research
What do you want from Christmas music?

What do you want from Christmas music?

Dr Vanessa Hawes, Senior Lecturer in Music, featured on Channel 5’s Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs this week sharing her views on why we love certain Christmas songs. 

22 Dec, 201615 Jun, 2021 Music, Research
Leonard Cohen’s Jewish farewell

Leonard Cohen’s Jewish farewell

Dr Maria Diemling, Reader in Jewish-Christian Relations in the School of Humanities, looks at the influence of Leonard Cohen’s Jewish background on his final album.

15 Nov, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Faith and religion, Music, Research
Bob Dylan and the Nobel Prize for Literature were made for each other

Bob Dylan and the Nobel Prize for Literature were made for each other

Dr Gavan Lennon, Lecturer in American Literature and Culture, reflects on Bob Dylan’s cultural and political importance. 

13 Oct, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Music, Politics, Research
A portrait of a life less ordinary

A portrait of a life less ordinary

Professor of Cultural Studies, Shane Blackman, looks back on the life of artist, singer and performer David Bowie.

08 Feb, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Music, Research
It’s behind you! Or, is it simply here in Canterbury?

It’s behind you! Or, is it simply here in Canterbury?

The pantomime season is in full swing with families booking tickets to see a story unfold though song, dance and plenty of Christmas spirit. But what do you expect when you experience a Christmas Panto?

10 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Music, Performing Arts, Research

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