25 Sep Acoustics of Contact: Sound, Power, and Colonial Encounters
In this episode, we explore the rich intersection of sound, music, and colonial power in early modern history, inspired by Acoustemologies in Contact: Sounding Subjects and Modes of Listening in Early Modernity, edited by Emily Wilbourne and Suzanne G. Cusick. This collection of essays sheds light on how different cultural approaches to sound shaped identity and communication, particularly in contexts where European and non-European listening practices collided. From colonial New France to the Mediterranean slave trade, we examine the role of sound in intercultural exchanges and the power dynamics that influenced how music and noise were understood, received, and interpreted across societies.
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Last Updated on October 16, 2024 by Wilmar Padilla