Postcolonial Repercussions: On Sound Ontologies and Decolonised Listening

POSTCOLONIAL REPERCUSSIONS explores the relationship between sound and social dimension, collecting sound stories and knowledge from Brazil to Morocco, and discussing emancipatory forms of ontological listening and decolonized listening.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

POSTCOLONIAL REPERCUSSIONS delves into the intricate relationship between sound and its social context, posing the question: Can sound be perceived independently of its societal implications? Or is it always intertwined within a discursive network? In this captivating anthology, a collective of contributors has embarked on a journey to explore these profound inquiries. They have gathered a rich tapestry of sound stories and knowledge, traversing from Brazil to Morocco, immersing themselves in resonances from the Underground and the Pacific Ocean, as well as delving into the realms of Popular Music and speech recognition. Through their diverse approaches, the anthology showcases heterogeneous methods of emancipatory ontological listening, as well as passionate pleas for critical fabulation and a practice of care. It sheds light on the potential opportunities, perspectives, and the (im)possibility of decolonized listening, inviting us to engage in a thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted nature of sound and its profound impact on our lives.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 154 x 224 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837662528