University Open Air: Intro to Ethnomusicology: Formula, Timbre, & Rhythm
Why is oral music formulaic? What are we referring to when we talk about timbre? How can rhythm convey identity? By looking at some examples from music traditions in the Mediterranean area and beyond, we will reflect on some of the key questions of Ethnomusicology.
Lorenzo Vanelli completed a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology in 2019 at the University of Bologna, Italy, with a focus on music traditions of the African Diaspora in the Mediterranean and the U.S. His interest focused on how diasporic communities re-interpret music traditions to discuss and resist current and historical struggles, as well as to affirm or challenge identities. Lorenzo works for Upwardly Global, a non-profit that supports immigrants in the US to find jobs in their professional fields.
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Why is oral music formulaic? What are we referring to when we talk about timbre? How can rhythm convey identity? By looking at some examples from music traditions in the Mediterranean area and beyond, we will reflect on some of the key questions of Ethnomusicology.
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