Tag Archives: Musician

In the Age of the Internet, More Celebrities Are Living Out Illnesses In Secret

What the deaths of David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Jackie Collins teach us about modern celebrity

In 2016, it’s hard to imagine anyone keeping a secret for long, let alone a big one like a cancer diagnosis. Nearly everyone is on social media, posting about everything from a job they just snagged to trivial details about … Continue reading

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How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part One

A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life

Today is an interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and was … Continue reading

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