Given the number of hits, I guess folks out there are still reading this thread. Perhaps someone has posted links elsewhere? Anyway, I'm glad you find it worth your time.
I came across a link regarding music and social cohesion, and thought it was worth sharing:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_music_strengthens_social_bondsAnother link about music and its effects on the brain:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_love_musicEdit: BTW, it would amuse me to know where this extra traffic is coming from. I know, curiosity killed the cat. But if what I'm doing anyway (working out campfire songs, reconditioning inexpensive -- not "cheap" -- guitars) would amuse, I'll post more here. Thoughts and advice?