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How does music affect productivity, focus, and performance? In this episode of Music Mind and Heart Podcast, we explore the science behind music and productivity, explaining when music helps you focus, when it becomes a distraction, and how to use music strategically at work, during study, and in creative flow. Learn practical, evidence-based tips for choosing the right music to boost motivation, efficiency, and deep work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhIvP2ZfhtQ

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In this episode we take a quick look at some of the various factors which are responsible for the emotional effects of holiday music (whether positive or negative). As an aftershow bonus I've included below two short playlists of holiday and non-holiday Barbadian music for your enjoyment. All of the music is available on youtube.

Happy Holidays!

5 Barbadian Christmas songs

1. Together this Christmas by 2Mile Hill 2. Caribbean Christmas by John Yarde feat Bevil Joseph 3. Bajan Christmas by Debbie Reifer 4. Things of Christmas by The Draytons Two 5. Maizie by Red Plastic Bag

5 Uplifting Non-holiday songs from Barbados

1. Push and Go Through by Marvay 2. Deserve it by Coopa Dan 3. Talk to Me by 2Mile Hill 4. Lemonade by Andre Orlando 5. Beautiful Surprise by Philip 7

To reach out email me at andreorlandomusic@gmail.com

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The music mind and heart podcast returns with a concise and informative look at the different ways music can influence children's emotional, language, cognitive and social development.

If this topic peaked your interest check out the links below for more information:

https://headstart.gov/curriculum/article/music-child-development

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/news-music-power

https://my.chartered.college/impact_article/harnessing-music-psychology-and-music-therapy-to-support-social-and-emotional-development-in-children/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10765015/

N.B Soldier of the Heart should be streaming live on spotify from next week.

To reach out email me at andreorlandomusic@gmail.com

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In this episode the concept of "Growing Up Musical" in the Caribbean is explored through an interview with up and coming Antiguan singer songwriter Zeeva Yohan. Tune in to hear her story and click on any of the links below to listen to her music.

https://tr.ee/kg9HDwZU7m

https://soundcloud.com/zeeva-yohan

https://www.youtube.com/@ZeevaYohan

artists.spotify.com/c/artist/2Hs2IX1yR38GPXqTRZfSUp

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Introductory episode. Meet your host Andre Alleyne aka Andre Orlando and learn about the inspiration for this podcast as well as what to expect going forward.