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Music's history is often misconceived as a mere chronology of composers and their works. This perspective tends to dehumanize music, relegating it to artifacts enshrined in a figurative museum. Such a reductionist view places undue emphasis on composers while neglecting the innate musicality present in most people. Michael Spitzer, a Professor of Music at the University of Liverpool and author of "The Musical Human: A History of Life on Earth," seeks to unravel this conventional narrative. He aims to paint a broader picture that recognizes music as a universal language, connecting us across various cultures and epochs.