Journal of the Society for American Music
Scope & Guideline
Diving Deep into the Heartbeat of American Sound
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural and Historical Analysis of American Music:
The journal explores the historical development of various American music genres, including classical, folk, jazz, and popular music, and how these genres reflect broader cultural and societal changes. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates musicology with fields such as sociology, history, cultural studies, and gender studies, thereby enriching the understanding of music's role in American society. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
There is a consistent emphasis on the music of marginalized communities, including women, people of color, and indigenous groups, highlighting their contributions to the American musical landscape. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
The journal addresses contemporary issues in music, including race, politics, and identity, reflecting on how these issues influence musical expression and reception. - Preservation and Archival Studies:
It also delves into the preservation of American music history, examining archival practices and the role of music in shaping collective memory.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Justice and Music:
There is a growing trend towards exploring the intersections of music with social justice movements, particularly those addressing racism, gender inequality, and LGBTQ+ rights, indicating a commitment to using music as a lens for social critique. - Indigenous and Colonial Music Studies:
Emerging themes focus on the music of indigenous peoples and the impact of colonialism on musical traditions, highlighting the need to address historical injustices and the resilience of indigenous cultures. - Technology and Music Production:
The influence of technology on music production and consumption is increasingly examined, particularly in relation to how digital platforms reshape musical experiences and community engagement. - Expanded Notions of Genre:
There is a trend towards examining hybrid genres and cross-cultural influences in American music, reflecting the complexities of identity and cultural exchange in contemporary society. - Sonic Studies and Aural Cultures:
Research in sonic studies is gaining traction, focusing on how sound shapes experiences and identities, and how listening practices inform cultural understanding.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Classical Music Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on traditional classical music analysis, as the journal shifts towards more contemporary and diverse musical expressions. - Commercial Music Industry Critique:
While the journal has published critiques of the music industry, there is a waning focus on purely commercial aspects, as the discourse increasingly integrates social and political contexts. - Historical Musicology without Contemporary Relevance:
Themes that do not connect historical musicological studies with contemporary issues or cultural relevance are appearing less frequently, as scholars seek to make their research pertinent to current societal debates.
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