Mike-owl Jackson, Gorillaz and The Pussycat Dolls- are animals musical?

Can animals create, or even enjoy music? Ann rips through the animal kingdom to check out the musical talent of some likely and unlikely animals.

Featuring:

Dr. Stuart Watson, University of Zurich. 

Dr. Chiara De Gregorio, University of Torino. 

Assistant Professor Adena Schachner, University of California.

David Teie, Musician and composer, Music for Cats. 

Associate Professor Cameron Webb, University of Sydney and NSW Health Pathology. 

Featured sounds :

Musical Stimuli for Parrots by Adena Schachner, Fostog's Touch by David Teie (music for cats) and Marlene McCohen (YouTube) and her Amazon parrot Lucy.   

Production:

• Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
• Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
• Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.

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