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SONIC EQUITY (2024)

Nathan Riki Thomson, Adriano Adewale
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SONIC EQUITY This exposition investigates questions of inclusion, equity, and decolonisation through the central voice of the Brazilian berimbau. Drawing on the approaches of artistic research, musical case studies are employed to investigate the core concepts, including the solo berimbau work of Adriano Adewale, as well as duo dialogues between Adriano Adewale on berimbau and Nathan Riki Thomson on double bass, seen through the conceptual lens of third space. Findings emerge in terms of uncovering and reimagining the unique, experimental sonic possibilities of the berimbau and the ways they can be utilized for artistic expression in both solo and duo playing. Through shining a light on the unique possibilities of the berimbau, questions arise in terms of why this instrument and its interconnected traditions have not been given equal space and value within higher music education, highlighting the need for institutions to continually reassess their policies through the lens of decolonisation. The artistic investigations further reveal issues related to the need for equity in music and music education, pointing towards a decolonised future where marginalized instruments such as the berimbau are given space and valued equally alongside all forms of musical expression. This connects back to the fundamental human need to be seen, acknowledged, and valued in our world, which is a commonality we can perhaps all relate to. Key words: berimbau, equity, decolonisation, interculturalism, higher music education, third space.
typeresearch exposition
keywordsberimbau, equity, decolonisation, interculturalism, higher music education, third space.
date15/04/2024
published29/10/2024
last modified29/10/2024
statuspublished
affiliationSibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki
copyrightAdriano Adewale and Nathan Riki Thomson
licenseCC BY-NC-ND
languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2091988/2195474
doihttps://doi.org/10.22501/ruu.2091988
published inRUUKKU - Studies in Artistic Research
portal issue21. Performing Artistic Research in Music – Performing Music in Artistic Research


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