October’s free e-book is here! Check out Storytelling in Siberia: The Olonkho Epic in a Changing World by Robin P. Harris before the month is over! Olonkho, the epic narrative […]
Category: ethnomusicology
IBMA 2022 Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to the University of Illinois Press virtual exhibit for the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association annual conference! Explore our extensive collection of books, journals, blog posts, and more. Use […]
SEM 2021 Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to the 2021 Society for Ethnomusicology virtual exhibit! Enjoy journals, books, author interviews, and more. Use promo code SEM21 for 50% off all ethnomusicology books on our website October 27-31, […]
Q&A With Peter J. Hoesing, Author of Kusamira Music in Uganda
Peter J. Hoesing, author of Kusamira Music in Uganda: Spirit Mediumship and Ritual Healing, answers questions on his scholarly influences, discoveries, and reader takeaways in his book. Q: Why did […]
Q&A With Tomie Hahn, Author of Arousing Sense
Tomie Hahn, author of Arousing Sense: Recipes For Workshopping Sensory Experience, answers questions on her personal influences, discoveries, and reader takeaways from her book. Q: Why did you decide to […]
American Anthropological Association Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to the 2020 University of Illinois Press American Anthropological Association virtual exhibit! While we wish this could be an in-person event, we’re still excited to show you new research […]
SEM Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to the 2020 University of Illinois Press Society of Ethnomusicology Virtual Exhibit! While we wish this could be an in-person event, we’re still excited to show you our Ethnomusicology […]
Q&A with Elizabeth A. Clendinning, Author of American Gamelan and the Ethnomusicological Imagination
Elizabeth A. Clendinning, author of American Gamelan and the Ethnomusicological Imagination, answers questions about the intricacies of global ensembles, gaps between classroom discussions and real-life applications, and the cohesion of […]
Remembering Dr. Bruno Nettl
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Bruno Nettl, beloved author, editor, colleague, and friend. Bruno cofounded the Society for Ethnomusicology, serving as its president (1969-1971) […]
Q&A with Sonja Lynn Downing, author of Gamelan Girls
Sonja Lynn Downing is an an associate professor of ethnomusicology at Lawrence University. She recently answered some questions about her book, Gamelan Girls: Gender, Childhood, and Politics in Balinese Music Ensembles. Q: […]
Celebrating Chicago Blues
This fall we have two new books on the Chicago Blues scene that celebrate the city’s incredible musicians and their legacy. Celebrate with us and check out our books on […]
Q&A with Naomi André, author of “Black Opera: History, Power, and Engagement”
Naomi André is an associate professor in the departments of African and Afroamerican Studies and Women’s Studies and the associate director in the Residential College at the University of Michigan. She […]