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On Playability Theory and Remixing: Exploring Controllerism through the creation of the MidiMbira in Mozambique
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Esta dissertação explora a interseção entre práticas musicais tradicionais e digitais por meio do desenvolvimento e análise da midimbira, um instrumento musical híbrido que combina a herança cultural da mbira com avanços tecnológicos contemporâneos. Central à pesquisa está a questão de como a tecnologia digital pode servir como uma ponte para instrumentos tradicionais, permitindo-lhes encontrar relevância renovada e significados contextuais dentro do panorama musical global atual.
Empregando uma combinação de pesquisa-ação participativa (PAR) com artesãos moçambicanos, reflexões auto etnográficas e um exame da cultura do remix, este estudo destaca a natureza fluida e dinâmica da expressão cultural em um mundo cada vez mais interconectado.
Os resultados revelam as formas sutis pelas quais instrumentos tradicionais como a mbira podem ser adaptados por meio do remix e da amplificação digital, desafiando representações estáticas e promovendo uma visão da tradição como uma prática viva e em evolução. A midimbira funciona como um estudo de caso para examinar o potencial criativo de instrumentos híbridos, além de convidar a um debate sobre autenticidade cultural, estética e considerações éticas em práticas sonoras. De uma perspetiva etnomusicológica, a pesquisa avança na compreensão de como tecnologia e tradição podem coexistir de forma simbiótica, abrindo novos caminhos para a criação musical inovadora e culturalmente sensível.
Embora o estudo ofereça insights significativos, reconhece suas limitações, incluindo os vieses posicionais do pesquisador, os desafios de equilibrar abordagens artísticas e empíricas e as restrições impostas pelas tendências musicais globais em rápida evolução. Essas limitações destacam a importância da reflexividade e da adaptabilidade em pesquisas futuras. Potenciais caminhos para estudos adicionais incluem explorar a receção de instrumentos híbridos em contextos culturais diversos, adotar metodologias longitudinais e participativas e examinar o impacto de tecnologias emergentes e dinâmicas sociais na inovação musical.
Ao situar a mbira dentro de um marco que abraça tanto a herança quanto as influências contemporâneas, esta pesquisa contribui para os campos da etnomusicologia e dos estudos de remix, oferecendo ferramentas práticas e insights teóricos que inspiram novas explorações. O projeto midimbira exemplifica como a música tradicional pode ser reinventada de maneiras significativas, promovendo um diálogo que conecta histórias culturais e possibilidades futuras.
This dissertation explores the intersection of traditional and digital music practices through the development and analysis of the midimbira, a hybrid musical instrument that merges the mbira’s cultural heritage with contemporary technological advancements. Central to the research is the question of how digital technology can serve as a bridge for traditional instruments, allowing them to find renewed relevance and contextual significance within today’s global music landscape. Employing a combination of participatory action research (PAR) with Mozambican artisans, autoethnographic reflections, and an examination of remix culture, this study underscores the fluid and dynamic nature of cultural expression in an increasingly interconnected world. The findings reveal the nuanced ways in which traditional instruments like the mbira can be adapted through remix and digital augmentation, challenging static representations and promoting a view of tradition as a living, evolving practice. The midimbira serves as a case study for examining the creative potential of hybrid instruments and invites discourse on cultural authenticity, aesthetics, and ethical considerations in sound practices. From an ethnomusicological perspective, the research advances the understanding of how technology and tradition can coexist symbiotically, opening new pathways for culturally sensitive and innovative music-making. While the study offers significant insights, it acknowledges limitations, including the researcher’s positional biases, the challenges of balancing artistic and empirical approaches, and the constraints posed by rapidly evolving global music trends. These limitations highlight the importance of reflexivity and adaptability in future research. Potential avenues for further study include exploring the reception of hybrid instruments across diverse cultural contexts, adopting longitudinal and participatory methodologies, and examining the impact of emerging technologies and social dynamics on musical innovation. By situating the mbira within a framework that embraces both heritage and contemporary influences, this research contributes to ethnomusicology and remix studies, offering practical tools and theoretical insights that inspire further exploration. The midimbira project exemplifies how traditional music can be reimagined in meaningful ways, fostering a dialogue that bridges cultural histories and future possibilities.
This dissertation explores the intersection of traditional and digital music practices through the development and analysis of the midimbira, a hybrid musical instrument that merges the mbira’s cultural heritage with contemporary technological advancements. Central to the research is the question of how digital technology can serve as a bridge for traditional instruments, allowing them to find renewed relevance and contextual significance within today’s global music landscape. Employing a combination of participatory action research (PAR) with Mozambican artisans, autoethnographic reflections, and an examination of remix culture, this study underscores the fluid and dynamic nature of cultural expression in an increasingly interconnected world. The findings reveal the nuanced ways in which traditional instruments like the mbira can be adapted through remix and digital augmentation, challenging static representations and promoting a view of tradition as a living, evolving practice. The midimbira serves as a case study for examining the creative potential of hybrid instruments and invites discourse on cultural authenticity, aesthetics, and ethical considerations in sound practices. From an ethnomusicological perspective, the research advances the understanding of how technology and tradition can coexist symbiotically, opening new pathways for culturally sensitive and innovative music-making. While the study offers significant insights, it acknowledges limitations, including the researcher’s positional biases, the challenges of balancing artistic and empirical approaches, and the constraints posed by rapidly evolving global music trends. These limitations highlight the importance of reflexivity and adaptability in future research. Potential avenues for further study include exploring the reception of hybrid instruments across diverse cultural contexts, adopting longitudinal and participatory methodologies, and examining the impact of emerging technologies and social dynamics on musical innovation. By situating the mbira within a framework that embraces both heritage and contemporary influences, this research contributes to ethnomusicology and remix studies, offering practical tools and theoretical insights that inspire further exploration. The midimbira project exemplifies how traditional music can be reimagined in meaningful ways, fostering a dialogue that bridges cultural histories and future possibilities.
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Mbira Tradição Tecnologia Remix Controllerism Playability Theory Musical Instruments Digital Interface (MIDI) Tradition Technology