Stories by David Rothenberg

David Rothenberg is distinguished professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the author of Why Birds Sing and Nightingales in Berlin. Follow David Rothenberg on Twitter @whybirdssing

Animals

Mockingbirds Are Better Musicians Than We Thought

Their complex songs have striking similarities to Beethoven, Tuvan throat singing, a Disney musical and Kendrick Lamar

June 18, 2021 — David Rothenberg | Opinion

Discover the Secret of the 17-Year Cicada, But It Won t Get You Tenure

May 22, 2013 — David Rothenberg