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  Why Bushwick Bill Matters

  Charles L. Hughes

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  In 1989 the Geto Boys released a blistering track, “Size Ain’t Shit,” that paid tribute to the group’s member Bushwick Bill. Born with dwarfism, Bill was one of the few visibly disabled musicians to achieve widespread fame and one of the even fewer to address disability in a direct, sustained manner. Initially hired as a dancer, Bill became central to the Geto Boys as the Houston crew became one of hip-hop’s most important groups. 
   
  Why Bushwick Bill Matters chronicles this crucial artist and explores what he reveals about the relationships among race, sex, and disability in pop music. Charles L. Hughes examines Bill's recordings and videos (both with the Geto Boys and solo), from the horror-comic persona of “Chuckie” to vulnerable verses in songs such as “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” to discuss his portrayals of dwarfism, addiction, and mental illness. Hughes also explores Bill’s importance to his era and to the longer history of disability in music. A complex figure, Bill exposed the truths of a racist and ableist society even as his violent and provocative lyrics put him in the middle of debates over censorship and misogyny. Confrontational and controversial, Bushwick Bill left a massive legacy as he rhymed and swaggered through an often-inaccessible world.

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  5 Elements of Sound Healing -...

  Bodhi Starwater

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  What is Sound? What is Healing? Do you love the magical and mystical feelings that arise during a sound healing experience? Would you like to include a sonic healing component to an existing practice? Do you have a vision to create your own ceremonial journeys using sound as vibrational medicine? 
  Using the five elements of nature as our guide, we will explore the techniques of intuitive sound healing and how to apply these in a practical way. Our body has a natural capacity to regenerate itself. With the right nurturing environments, rest and nutrition, our body repairs itself. The healing comes from within. All medicine, including sound, simply facilitates this process. 
  In this book You will learn: The nature of the elementsKey sound healing principlesWhat are the sound healing instruments and how to use themA brief history of sound healing instrumentsHow to create a sound healing journey 
  Through years of experience as a musician and sound healer, having studied many different schools and styles of music, I discovered my own method for achieving balance and harmony with the power of sound. I have synthesized my own practice, blending music with sound healing principles. This book is a guide for understanding the different elements and how to use them effectively in your sound healing practice. These ideas can be used by anyone, whether you are new to sound healing or an experienced practitioner.

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  Music Therapy - Healing through...

  Kevin Thorley

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  Music has been a part of human culture since the dawn of time. Its rhythms, melodies, and harmonies have not only served as a form of artistic expression but have also played a vital role in rituals, ceremonies, and healing practices across different cultures. This chapter provides an overview of music therapy as a clinical and evidence-based practice, exploring its origins, fundamental principles, and the diverse ways in which it benefits individuals in both physical and mental health settings. 
  Music therapy's roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where music was used as a tool for healing and communication. In Greek and Roman cultures, philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato discussed the healing power of music and its influence on emotions and the body. Indigenous cultures worldwide have long used music, drumming, and chanting as part of their spiritual and healing traditions, recognizing its ability to alter states of consciousness and promote well-being. 
    
  The modern field of music therapy emerged in the mid-20th century, following World War II. During this time, musicians began to visit hospitals to play for soldiers suffering from physical and emotional trauma. Observing the profound effects that music had on the soldiers’ recovery, doctors and nurses started to incorporate music into their treatment plans. The positive impact on patients led to the formalization of music therapy as a profession, with the first academic programs and certification processes being established in the 1950s and 1960s.

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  Meditation - Sounds of...

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  Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644
   
  Classical Elegance Meets the Power of Nature
   
  Step into a world where music, history, and nature converge in peaceful harmony. Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644 offers a truly immersive audio experience that soothes the soul and enriches the mind.
   
  Begin your journey with the enchanting overture from Franz Schubert’s The Magic Harp, accompanied by the soft, rhythmic sounds of a rolling thunderstorm. The music swells and stirs as the distant storm creates a meditative soundscape that enhances Schubert’s magical themes.
   
  After the performance, continue your experience with a narrated biography of great classical composers, all set against the same calming backdrop of rainfall and thunder. Learn about the lives, struggles, and genius of the minds that shaped music history — in a setting perfect for quiet listening, focus, or reflection.
   
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  •	Classical music lovers seeking a fresh sensory experience
   
  •	Meditation and mindfulness sessions
   
  •	Study, relaxation, and bedtime listening
   
  •	Those interested in the stories behind the music

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  Zen Buddhism And Its Relation To...

  Arthur Waley

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  A great primer on the history of Japanese art as it evolved under the Buddhist (and later Zen) movements embedding in Japan's culture. Written by the first great populariser of Chinese and Japanese cultural artefacts, including translating a great number of Chinese poems and literary works.

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  100 Things to Hate Before You Die

  Claudia Stavola

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  Comedian Claudia Stavola understands we’re living in sensitive times and the word hate is controversial, so she doesn’t use it loosely. She only uses it for serious infractions like gender reveal parties, guys who wear shorts when it’s forty below, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle.  
  You’ll be thoroughly entertained and in awe of how Stavola’s raucous sarcasm mirrors your inner most thoughts in this hilarious collection of easy-to-read essays. With her witty and insightful observations, she’s like a modern-day George Carlin, except hairier. (Hey, she’s Italian. She was born with a mustache). 
  100 Things to Hate Before You Die is astute, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny. Claudia shares her aggravation over a range of topics from mundane things like Fakebook, crappy gift-givers, and ukuleles on talent show auditions, to more thought-provoking topics such as people with no shame, the need for a license to parent, and the death of Eddie Van Halen.  
  Delivered with razor-sharp force, Stavola’s hysterical and unique takes on everyday a**holes makes this not only a great read for comedy lovers, but a must-read.

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