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Music has long played a prominent role in cultural diplomacy, but until now no resource has comparatively examined policies that shape how non-western countries use music in international relations. Inspired by decolonization, this book describes policies and legal frameworks that impact music's role in cultural diplomacy worldwide.
List of contents
Preface: Why this Topic and these Authors
David G. HebertI: Introduction to Music and Cultural Diplomacy 1. Introduction: Ethnomusicology as a Resource for Cultural Diplomacy
David G. Hebert2. International Soft Law and the Promotion of Musical Rights
Marja Heimonen and David G. HebertII: Middle Eastern Perspectives 3. "Afghanistan is Not What You Think": Cultural Diplomacy through Music Education and Performance
Lauren Braithwaite4. Music Festivals and Cultural Diplomacy in Uzbekistan
Elnora Mamadjanova and David G. Hebert5. Sufi Voices: Music as a Unifying Pathway toward the Divine
Chaden Yafi6. Soft War and Multilateral Musical Pathways in Iran
Nasim NiknafsIII: East Asian Views 7. Cultural Diplomacy in Collaborative Music Projects between China and Europe
Marianne Løkke Jakobsen and David G. Hebert8. A Gap in Cultural Policy: Non-Japanese Experiences of Learning Japanese Music
Koji Matsunobu9. Cultural Diplomacy and Transculturation through the History of Vong Co in Vietnam
Nguyen Thanh Thuy and Stefan ÖstersjöIV: African Insights 10. Cultural Policies and Music Production across Ethiopian Regimes: A Historical Study
Abraha Weldu and Jan Magne Steinhovden11. Musical Activism from South Africa: The "Soft Power" of Cultural Diplomacy
Ambigay Yudkoff12. Intercultural Relations in Church Music of Nigeria and South Africa
Rhoda AbioluV: Legal Perspectives From Asia 13. Cultural Heritage and Music Diplomacy: The Legal Framework in India
Karan Choudhary14. China's Legal Framework Supporting Protection and Sustainability of Artistic Heritage
Juqian LiVI: Conclusion: Rethinking Music Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy15. Toward Global Models and Benchmarks for Music Diplomacy
David G. Hebert and Jonathan McCollum
Index
About the Editors and Contributors
About the author
David G. Hebert is professor of music at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.Jonathan McCollum is professor of music at Washington College.David G. Hebert is professor of music at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.Jonathan McCollum is professor of music at Washington College.Ambigay Yudkoff is an independent scholar.
Summary
Music has long played a prominent role in cultural diplomacy, but until now no resource has comparatively examined policies that shape how non-western countries use music in international relations. Inspired by decolonization, this book describes policies and legal frameworks that impact music’s role in cultural diplomacy worldwide.
