The Great Peter Gabriel Discusses the Meaning of Music In Onstage Interview With Alain de Botton

School of Life co-founder Alain de Botton recently conducted an onstage interview with the great and prolific performer Peter Gabriel to discuss the various influences on his music, how he accesses emotions, the range of musicians with whom he’s worked and how music is available to all creatures.

The great musician Peter Gabriel came to do an event around the corner from the School of Life’s London HQ: a discussion on music, philosophy, science, therapy and… apes.

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