How can local musical traditions maintain their authenticity while navigating the pressures of a global music industry? This panel delves into the relationship between regional and global traditional music, exploring how cultural identity can be preserved whilst adapting to international audiences. Panellists will discuss the challenges of striking a balance between authenticity and modern appeal, the influence of global trends on traditional music, and the creative opportunities that emerge from cross-cultural exchange. As music traditions face the pressures of globalisation and technological change, how can artists and communities ensure that their cultural roots remain intact while reaching a wider audience? Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of traditional music in an interconnected world.
Speakers:
- Balazs Weyer, Ethnomusicologist, director of Hangveto
- Darek Mazzone, Host at KEXP, Executive Director of SAMA: Music & Art
- Mari Kalkun, artist
Moderator:
- Marko Veisson, artist at Puuluup
This panel is curated by the Estonian Traditional Music Center, whose mission is to preserve the living tradition of folk music through education, performance, and everyday life. The center also organizes the Viljandi Folk Music Festival and curates a showcase stage during Tallinn Music Week.