Why is music so powerful? How can it be socially transformative? Alex Ven is back to talk about the research he's done for his upcoming book.

Alex Ven is a musician, producer and DJ based in London, Ontario. Self-taught on drums, guitar and various programs such as Ableton, he loves to see how music brings people together. Alex is a Western graduate from Media, Information and Technoculture, where he studied media and its profound effects on society.

Show links:

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20140907-does-music-pre-date-modern-man