“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” – Ludwig van Beethoven. It is almost universally held that music, be it classical, hip-hop, rock, or any other genre, affects one on a deeper level than just “sounds going into the ears.” In ancient Egyptian culture, music was used heavily during celebrations and religious ceremonies. One of the major instruments used was an instrument called a Zummara, a simple flute made from two pieces of reed. This seemingly random fact brings to light the fact that while most commercially produced music today is produced using an array of music instruments and editing techniques, it does not claim to be a “higher version” of music. Rather, music made in both ancient and contemporary times is really another expression of art that does not necessarily have a definitive form or genre. The difference is one’s subjective view on the genre based on how the music speaks to each individual. While this week’s musical spotlight is not on ancient compilations and sounds, it features a couple of songs from diverse genres that may “speak” to the listener.