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We are delighted to announce the 14th conference on traditional singing "The Symbiosis of Singing, Playing and Dancing in Traditional Music: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives" which takes place on November 25–27, 2024 at the Estonian Literary Museum in Tartu.This year’s conference will explore the fascinating connections between traditional singing, instrumental music, and dance, focusing on their mutual influences and contemporary practices. From the artistry of folk musicians who blend song and instrumental traditions to the role of music in cultural heritage, this event promises to be an enriching experience for anyone interested in folk music, dance, and tradition.
Key topics include:
* The relationship between singing, instrument playing, and dancing in traditional music, examining the mutual influence that each has had on the performance style of the other.
* How folk song and instrumental folk music paradigms intersect and contribute to the richness of traditional music.
* Strategies for the preservation, documentation, and revitalisation of folk music traditions in their living entirety. Exploration of variations in folk performance in a living tradition.
* Vocal and instrumental folk music as it relates to the personal activities and creative paths of folk musician in the context of the era. Peculiarities of repertoire formation and performers’ artistic visions in dialogue with tradition and innovation.
* Contemporary arrangements of folk music. The influence of folk music on contemporary genres and the effect of instrumental accompaniment on preserving traditional music, particularly its popularity among the younger generation.
* Folk music in new communities and eco-societies. The characteristics of singing and folk instruments in contemporary art practice and festivals. Exploration of the genres and stylistic vectors of development, the mutual influence of cultures, and reasons for the correlation of song and instrumental traditions globally.
* Gender perspectives in folk music. The representation and contribution of both men and women in vocal and instrumental music. The manifestation of gender roles in dance traditions.
* Traditional song lyrics as a source for the study of folk music: themes, vocabulary, attitudes, contexts, etc.
...and much more!
The conference will also feature a special panel on “Entanglements of Singing, Music, and Dance Heritage in the Sphere of Tourism”, exploring the influence of heritage practices on travel testinations.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with scholars, musicians, and cultural practitioners!
For more information, visit: https://www.folklore.ee/regilaul/konverents2024
We look forward to seeing you in Tartu!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vanemuise 42, 51003 Tartu, Estonia, Vanemuise 42, Tartu, 51003 Tartu Maakond, Eesti,Tartu, Estonia
