Policy, Research & Politics
CISAC Annual Report 2018
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- Tuesday, 12 June 2018
As the “United Nations” of creators, CISAC has a unique voice – one which speaks for the whole world, for five repertoires and for four million creators.
Glitter, Strobe Lights and the Dream of a United Europe
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- Tuesday, 12 June 2018
For a few hours, Eurovision makes borders disappear, even as fans waving flags flash across the screen.
Yes, drill music is violent. But banning it will achieve nothing
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- Tuesday, 12 June 2018
No musical genre exists in a vacuum. Taking drill videos off YouTube won’t affect the deeper issues that lead to youth violence.
Médine : c’est quoi tout ce Bataclan ?
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- Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Médine est censé se produire au Bataclan à l’automne prochain et le voilà, avant l’été, les deux grolles dans un bourbier viral.
North Africa Cultural Mobility Map
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- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
The NACMM – North Africa Cultural Mobility Map is a research and info-platform about residency and mobility initiatives for artists, writers and researchers interested in travelling and developing projects from within North Africa.
The Mekong Mapping Project
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- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Practitioners’ study exploring arts ecosystems,
professional development needs and regional collaboration in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,Thailand and Vietnam.
Asian hip hop: an homage to a genre or cultural appropriation driven by racism or ignorance
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- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
The proliferation of Asian hip hop stars wearing ‘urban’ clothing could be a symptom of Asia’s lack of sensitivity toward other cultures. Or are they just dressing up and emulating their musical heroes?
Women in Music Index
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- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Overview of worldwide initiatives for and from women in music.
Spanish rapper due to begin jail term vows to 'disobey fascist state'
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- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Jose Miguel Arenas Beltrán’s jail sentence for ‘glorifying terrorism’ had caused outcry.
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