"Global Recordings of Various Cultural Music Now Accessible in Ethnomusicology"
The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive has recently published a groundbreaking resource titled "Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings". This new compilation, produced in collaboration with Adam Matthew Digital, is a testament to the rich diversity of world music traditions and serves as an essential repository for researchers and students of global musics.
The Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings resource is a collection of 58 field collections from around the world, each offering a unique view into the cultural and social lives of the represented communities. The archive contains thousands of audio field recordings and interviews, spanning cultures from many regions.
The collection includes both commercial CDs and non-commercial field recordings of global musics, covering a wide array of traditions. These recordings are often accompanied by detailed liner notes, essays, and metadata which provide cultural and contextual information about the music and performers.
The archive collaborates with other institutions, such as the University of Washington, which also holds complementary global field recordings made by ethnomusicology founders and scholars. The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive's holdings include historic and contemporary fieldwork recordings amassed by UCLA ethnomusicology faculty and affiliated researchers.
The recordings can be located via UCLA's catalog and the Ethnomusicat database. Access is available both in physical formats (CDs, LPs) and digitally, with some materials integrated into streaming audio databases. The Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings resource is accessible through a digital platform, making it easily accessible to a global audience.
The resource also features a World Music Instrument Collection, providing a comprehensive view of various musical traditions from around the world. Notable contributors to the resource include Maureen Russell and ethnomusicologists such as Doreen Binnington, Donn Borchert, Jean Borgatti, and many others.
The Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings resource is related to the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, underscoring its importance in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The collection includes material from ethnomusicologist Robert Garfias held at the University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives, further emphasizing its extensive reach and scope.
With the Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings resource, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive has created a valuable tool for understanding and appreciating the rich tapestry of world music traditions. This resource serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and music enthusiasts alike.
The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive's Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings resource serves as a significant repository for researchers and students of global music, encompassing a wide range of music traditions falling under the categories of lifestyle, home-and-garden, entertainment, and music. This digital platform houses a World Music Instrument Collection, offering a comprehensive view of various musical traditions from around the world, making it an essential resource for music enthusiasts.
