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    Sing to save ourselves

    Oct 11, 2020 3 minutes
    by Nicky Pellegrino

    In the early days of the Covid-19 lockdown, when millions of Italians were quarantined in tiny apartments, people took to gathering on their balconies and rooftops to make music together. Some sang opera and others played musical instruments or simply banged pots and pans. That music created a few moments of joy amid the anxiety.

    Rhythm and melody have a host of health benefits, ranging from boosting mood and improving memory, to

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