#musicalblood — Public Fediverse posts

For those who understand #Slovak, I had the pleasure of talking with Romano fórum about my long-term research among Romani musical communities in Slovakia – specifically about my film #HopaLide, my project on #RomaniChords, the myth of Romani #MusicalBlood, and – last but not least – why Roma should have a stronger voice in researching their own culture.

Read the full interview here 👉
https://romanoforum.dennikn.sk/etnomuzikolog-peter-nuska-romovia-nemaju-hudbu-v-krvi-ale-ich-akordy-su-fenomenalne/

#RomaniStudies #RomaniMusic #Ethnomusicology #VisualEthnomusicology

Let’s start with science.

Could #musicality be heritable?

Genetic studies do find some links – certain genes correlate with traits like pitch recognition or sense of rhythm. Twin studies, too, suggest a partial heritable component.

So far, so good. But here comes the twist...

#MusicalBlood #Ethnomusicology

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The idea that some ethnic groups are born with #MusicalBlood is everywhere.

Roma. Jews. African Americans. Cubans. And many more.

But why does this idea persist? And what does it do in the real world?

In my new article, I unpack the anatomy of “musical blood” – using the case of Slovak Roma to show how this belief shapes their lives.

CCying everyone interested in
#Ethnomusicology, #Anthropology, #Musicology, #WorldMusic – also #RomaniStudies & #RomaniMusic

Let’s dive in 👇

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