Policy, Research & Politics
When pop meets politics: Why this year’s Eurovision is the most controversial yet
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- Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Though it claims to be apolitical, Eurovision’s organisers were forced, after unprecedented pressure from other competing countries, to expel Russia after the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus has also been banned, over concerns its state broadcaster isn’t sufficiently independent.
La place des femmes dans le milieu de la musique électronique à Berlin
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- Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Harcèlement, sous-représentations, sexualisation... la scène berlinoise est loin d'être exempte de structures sexistes et de comportements intolérants envers les artistes et visiteurs des événements.
Política, historia y contradicciones de Palito Ortega
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- Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Un artista que se niega a entonar las estrofas de la marcha peronista encima de un escenario, pero que décadas después será elegido gobernador de su provincia por el Partido Justicialista. Un hombre que, después de haber sido visto como una figura exitosa y complaciente del cine que se produjo durante la última dictadura, se enfrentó y le ganó en aquella elección al represor Antonio Bussi.
IMPALA and Julie's Bicycle launch carbon calculator for independent music sector
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- Tuesday, 26 April 2022
The tool aims to help IMPALA members measure their impact on the planet, thereby achieving their climate goals. It is based on Creative Green Tools developed by Julie’s Bicycle, and tailored to the needs of independent record companies.
Grammy's Global Music Categories...
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- Tuesday, 26 April 2022
The new category is called "best global music performance." The Grammy rules says it is "reserved for international performers exhibiting non-European, indigenous traditions."
But if you look at the list of nominees for the 64th annual awards ceremony, it's not that diverse.
Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” Plagiarism Lawsuit Could Change Music Forever
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- Tuesday, 26 April 2022
“Blurred Lines” set a dangerous precedent. If the jury knows where to look, “Levitating” could be the next casualty.
Charles Mingus : un siècle de colère musicale
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- Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Charles Mingus est l’un des contrebassistes les plus emblématiques de l’histoire du jazz. Mais face à la réalité et à l’injustice sociale, « l’homme le plus en colère du jazz » fera de son œuvre un art non seulement musical mais aussi politique.
Derecho de la música: plagio o influencia inspiradora
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- Tuesday, 26 April 2022
La prueba del plagio en sede musical requiere de un examen y un estudio muy técnico sometido al debate y a la sana crítica judicial.
The Military Weapon That Has Become a Musical Touchstone in Ukraine
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- Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Turkish-made aerial drones armed with laser-guided missiles have, in the past two weeks, helped Ukraine slow Russia’s invasion. Known as Bayraktar TB2s, the drones are not just a piece of military equipment anymore. They are symbols of Ukrainian resistance—and the inspiration for a very catchy song.
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