For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Posted: September 10, 2023


HIghlights:

• History and significance of lullabies
• Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
• Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
• Other famous lullabies and their composers
• Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
• Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
• Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
• Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
• Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"