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Stories Of Cambodian Angkuoch: Documenting A Rare Musical Instrument, Its Makers And Players, Seng Song, Catherine Grant
Stories Of Cambodian Angkuoch: Documenting A Rare Musical Instrument, Its Makers And Players, Seng Song, Catherine Grant
World Music Textbook
This piece introduces the endangered Cambodian musical instrument Angkuoch, its makers and players, and a project documenting the making process. It also reflects on ethics of instruments in museum collections.
Articulating Race And Nation In Brazilian Popular Song, James Mcnally
Articulating Race And Nation In Brazilian Popular Song, James Mcnally
World Music Textbook
This article presents a cultural history of Brazilian popular song (canção popular) and the many musical genres that fall under its umbrella. From the early days of samba to contemporary popular styles, popular song in Brazil has long represented a site for negotiating complex questions of race, nation, and politics.
Rhythm And Expectation, Christopher Witulski
Rhythm And Expectation, Christopher Witulski
World Music Textbook
This four-part series explores the relationship between rhythm, expectation, and experience. It describes musical terms and central concepts while using specific examples from Morocco to problematize western-centric binaries.