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Elon Musk: The future we're building -- and boring

Elon Musk discusses his new project digging tunnels under LA, the latest from Tesla and SpaceX and his motivation for building a future on Mars in conversation with TED's Head Curator, Chris Anderson.
https://www.ted.com/talks/elon_musk_the_future_we_re_building_and_boring

James Bickerton: Creating music on the go

The music synthesizers that are a DJ's stock in trade were once the size of entire rooms. Now the power to create your own music can be housed in a laptop. In a live demo, James Bickerton shows how music production is not just for pros but for everyday people who want to make the beat drop.
https://www.ted.com/talks/james_bickerton_creating_music_on_the_go

Anita Collins: The benefits of music education

In this talk, musician and educator Anita Collins makes a passionate case for music education as an indispensable part of school curricula, describing how learning to play music is the neurological equivalent of a full-body workout.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_the_benefits_of_music_education

Wobbly World: Diversity in harmony

As 12 musicians from disparate cultures harmonize their eastern and western scales, they show the long bridges that music can build.
https://www.ted.com/talks/wobbly_world_diversity_in_harmony

Tim Exile: Finding music in mundanity

Inventor of electronic instruments and DJ, Tim Exile, believes if we listen, we can make music from the noises we hear every day. In this live performance, he takes sounds recorded from around the TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany conference and mixes them in-front of the audience to create a one of a kind audio track.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_exile_finding_music_in_mundanity

Anita Collins: How playing an instrument benefits your brain

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Educator Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play and examines some of the long-term positive effects o...
https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain

Jorge Drexler: Poetry, music and identity

One night in 2002, a friend gave Jorge Drexler the chorus to a song and challenged him to write the rest of it using a complex, poetic form known as the "Décima." In this fascinating talk, Drexler examines the blended nature of identity, weaving together the history of the Décima with his own quest to write one. He closes the talk with a perform...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jorge_drexler_poetry_music_and_identity

Björn Ulvaeus: How music streaming transformed songwriting

Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls for the industry to support its most valuable asset, breaking down how the streaming revolution impacts creator royalties, careers and craft -- and outlines what can be done to truly thank artists for...
https://www.ted.com/talks/bjorn_ulvaeus_how_music_streaming_transformed_songwriting

Shawnee: "Way Home" / "Warrior Heart"

Offering her soulful music as medicine, Mohawk songwriter Shawnee sings two original songs dedicated to fellow Two-Spirit people and anyone who is searching for their place in the world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shawnee_way_home_warrior_heart

Drew Silverstein: How technology can democratize music

From the printing press to the digital camera, innovation has often democratized the creative arts. In this forward-looking talk, music producer Drew Silverstein demos a new software that allows anyone to create professional-grade music without putting human musicians out of work.
https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_silverstein_how_technology_can_democratize_music

Lisa-Marie Johnston: "Home to Oakland" and "Walk Away"

Celebrating her hometown of Oakland through her music and unique "stomp and groove" style, sing-songwriter Lisa Marie Johnston performs two songs that blend the country, Americana and blues genres.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_marie_johnston_home_to_oakland_and_walk_away

Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time

In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_tilson_thomas_music_and_emotion_through_time

Scott Rickard | TED Speaker

Scott Rickard is passionate about mathematics, music -- and educating the next generation of scientists and mathematicians.
Mathematician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/scott_rickard

Anika Paulson: How I found myself through music

"Music is everywhere, and it is in everything," says musician, student and TED-Ed Clubs star Anika Paulson. Guitar in hand, she plays through the beats of her life in an exploration of how music connects us and makes us what we are.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anika_paulson_how_i_found_myself_through_music

Robert Gupta | TED Speaker

Violinist Robert Gupta joined the LA Philharmonic at the age of 19 -- and maintains a passionate parallel interest in neurobiology and mental health issues. He's a TED Senior Fellow.
Violinist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/robert_gupta

Evelyn Glennie | TED Speaker

Percussionist and composer Dame Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all of her hearing by age 12. Rather than isolating her, it has given her a unique connection to her music.
Musician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/evelyn_glennie

José Bowen | TED Speaker

José Bowen is an accomplished musician and teacher who explores how technology has shaped the history of music.
Professor of music
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jose_bowen

Ryan Holladay | TED Speaker

Brothers Ryan and Hays Holladay explore the intersection of art and technology with an emphasis on music and sound, with projects ranging from multichannel audio installations to interactive performances to mobile apps.
Musician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ryan_holladay

Heather Malyuk: Can loud music damage your hearing?

After a concert, you find it difficult to hear your friend rave about the show. It sounds like they're speaking from across the room, and it's tough to make out their voice over the ringing in your ears. But, by the next morning, the effect has mostly worn off. So what caused these symptoms? And can you go to concerts without damaging your ears?...
https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_malyuk_can_loud_music_damage_your_hearing

Geert Chatrou | TED Speaker

It all started as a practical joke: Geert Chatrou's sister-in-law entered him in the International Whistler's Convention in Louisburg, NC. To save face, he went … and won!
Whistler
https://www.ted.com/speakers/geert_chatrou

Teitur | TED Speaker

Whether they’re sung in in English or his native Faroese, Teitur laces his deceptively innocent songs with often stinging hooks.
Singer-songwriter
https://www.ted.com/speakers/teitur

Joey Alexander | TED Speaker

Young piano player Joey Alexander has an old soul's gift for jazz.
Jazz pianist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/joey_alexander

Boy Girl Banjo: "Dead Romance"

Acoustic duo Anielle Reid and Matthew Brookshire (playing together as Boy Girl Banjo) take the TED stage to perform their original song "Dead Romance," weaving together the sounds of Americana folk music and modern pop.
https://www.ted.com/talks/boy_girl_banjo_dead_romance

Masako Tamaki: Can you be awake and asleep at the same time?

Many animals need sleep. But all of the threats and demands animals face don't just go away when it's time to doze. That's why a range of birds, mammals, and even humans experience some degree of asymmetrical sleep, where parts of the brain are asleep and other areas are more active. So, how does it work? Masako Tamaki explores how animals' brai...
https://www.ted.com/talks/masako_tamaki_can_you_be_awake_and_asleep_at_the_same_time

Elon Musk: Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works — live at TED2022

In this live, unedited conversation, Elon Musk -- the head of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company -- digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest about the biggest regret of his career, how his brain works, the future he envisions for the world and a lot more. (This conversation with head of TED Chris ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/elon_musk_elon_musk_talks_twitter_tesla_and_how_his_brain_works_live_at_ted2022

Sting | TED Speaker

He’s sold more than 100 million albums and earned 16 Grammy Awards, yet Sting continues to surprise. His fourteenth solo album, The Last Ship, features songs from his Broadway-bound musical of the same name.
Composer, singer, author, actor, activist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/sting

Rhiannon Giddens | TED Speaker

With a rich voice and an equally rich sense of history, Rhiannon Giddens animates American folk tradition with her electrifying song interpretations.
Musician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/rhiannon_giddens

Rosanne Cash: The rhythm and rhyme of memory, solitude and community

"Music can unlock a frozen memory that melts into the seeds of our creativity," says musician Rosanne Cash. Reflecting on the power of memory, solitude and community, she performs "The Sunken Lands" and "Particle And Wave" and meditates on some of life's most poignant and bittersweet themes.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rosanne_cash_the_rhythm_and_rhyme_of_memory_solitude_and_community

Vishal Vaid: Hypnotic South Asian improv music

Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you.
https://www.ted.com/talks/vishal_vaid_hypnotic_south_asian_improv_music

Mark Applebaum: The mad scientist of music

Mark Applebaum writes music that breaks the rules in fantastic ways, composing a concerto for a florist and crafting a musical instrument from junk and found objects. This quirky talk might just inspire you to shake up the "rules" of your own creative work.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_applebaum_the_mad_scientist_of_music
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