Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy

Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy examines music's role in international relations worldwide, featuring insider views from expert contributors in diverse legal frameworks and cultural policies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for cultural diplomacy, but until recently, there has been a lack of comprehensive research examining the policies that shape how non-Western countries utilize music in international relations. Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy, edited by scholars David G. Hebert and Jonathan McCollum, seeks to address this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the role of music in international relations across the globe. The book features insider perspectives from expert contributors who have worked on music-based cultural diplomacy initiatives in various countries, including Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Syria, Japan, China, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Nigeria. One of the key features of the book is its emphasis on the diverse legal frameworks, decolonial perspectives, and cultural policies that shape the use of music in international relations outside of the Western world. The contributors highlight how music can be used as a means of cultural exchange, diplomacy, and soft power, and they explore the challenges and opportunities associated with this practice. The book also provides valuable insights into the role of music in promoting cultural diversity and understanding, as well as in addressing social and political issues. Overall, Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of music and international relations. It offers a unique perspective on the role of music in shaping global politics and provides practical insights into how music can be used to promote peace, understanding, and cultural exchange.
Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for cultural diplomacy, but until recently, there has been a lack of comprehensive research examining the policies that shape how non-Western countries utilize music in international relations. Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy, edited by scholars David G. Hebert and Jonathan McCollum, seeks to address this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the role of music in international relations across the globe. The book features insider perspectives from expert contributors who have worked on music-based cultural diplomacy initiatives in various countries, including Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Syria, Japan, China, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Nigeria. One of the key features of the book is its emphasis on the diverse legal frameworks, decolonial perspectives, and cultural policies that shape the use of music in international relations outside of the Western world. The contributors highlight how music can be used as a means of cultural exchange, diplomacy, and soft power, and they explore the challenges and opportunities associated with this practice. The book also provides valuable insights into the role of music in promoting cultural diversity and understanding, as well as in addressing social and political issues. Overall, Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of music and international relations. It offers a unique perspective on the role of music in shaping global politics and provides practical insights into how music can be used to promote peace, understanding, and cultural exchange.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793642936