music and my mother's passing - spotify

Mona Rosenbaum (1930 -2021) and her only grandson.

My 90-year-old mother died early in March 2021. I remain heartbroken. She was a good soul and a wonderful mum. Our health system allowed her to pass peacefully in a small private room and, despite COVID precautions, I was allowed to stay with her. She slipped in and out of consciousness. She loved music, classical and Yiddish melodies. I dimmed the lights, brought out my phone and a blue tooth speaker, and found a mix on Spotify. When it finished, the algorithm took over and the soothing music continued. It is common in my social circle to heap scorn on Spotify because it pays so little to musicians while making huge profits. I agree that more money needs to go to artists, but I will never forget how it helped bring peace to this sad occasion.