Annual Ethnomusicology Conference Highlights Participation of UCLA Students, Teachers, and Graduates
UCLA's Chair of Ethnomusicology, Mark Kligman, recently participated in the thought-provoking event "Musical Tradition and Modernity in Iranian National Identity." This discussion was just one of many intriguing topics presented at the conference, which also delved into indigenous music, global pop, and beyond.
The conference, a gathering of ethnomusicologists, musicologists, anthropologists, and scholars of sound studies, offered a platform for the study of diverse types of music from various humanistic and social scientific perspectives. Over 1,000 international scholars attended the event, making it a lively hub for up-to-date conversations to advance the field.
The conference featured live music performances, showcasing the rich tapestry of sounds that were being explored. Among the presenters were UCLA Ethnomusicology Lecturer, Mohsen Mohammadi, who discussed "Traditional Modernities: Modern Discourses on Traditional Iranian Modal System." Simone Salmon from UCLA delved into "This is what Migration Sounds Like: Songs of Ottoman Jewish Cultural Relationships, 1920-1989."
Other notable presentations included Mark Slobin from Wesleyan University, who chaired a session titled "Jewish Music in the North American Diaspora." Jeremiah Lockwood from Stanford University presented a paper titled "Opportunity and Conflict: The Gentrification of Khazunes." Jardena Gertler-Jaffe from the University of Toronto explored "Challah and Roses: Jewish Music in Toronto's Kensington Market."
The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) Conference, held annually, is a major event where ethnomusicologists present diverse research on music and culture worldwide. Although specific details about the 2018 SEM Conference in Albuquerque, such as its focus or keynote presentations, are not readily available, it is known that conferences typically include panels or presentations on topics such as Jewish music and music's role in national identity, including Iran's.
For those seeking detailed information about the 2018 SEM Conference's focus or keynote presentations, or about sessions specifically covering Jewish music and Iranian national identity, the best sources would be the official SEM archives, the conference program from 2018, or proceedings published by the society.
In related news, the Society for Ethnomusicology, Southern California and Hawaii Chapter (SEMSCHC) will hold its 60th annual meeting on March 2-3, 2019 at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This event promises to continue the vibrant exploration of music and identity that was initiated at the UCLA conference.
Meanwhile, a new documentary film by Steven Feld, titled "Ecology of Sound," concerns ecology and the well-being of people at his field site in Papua New Guinea. This film, like the conferences, underscores the profound connection between music, culture, and the environment.
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