With sound system culture emerging across a vast territory and among a diverse population, Australia has been a key country in the SST research (see a previous blog post on Melbourne’s sound system scene by Moses Iten). The SST Australia team, led by Douglas Kahn and Clare Cooper, has not only explored the influence of […]
Reggae and dancehall culture have long attracted the attention of scholars, researchers, and curators, giving rise to a rich field of study where diverse approaches intersect (see the SST selected bibliography on reggae sound system culture from JA to the UK). However, reggae literature tends to focus on artists, music producers, record labels and so […]
La patrimonialización de las tecnologías sonoras callejeras es una cuestión cada vez más relevante. Más allá del prestigio cultural, el reconocimiento como patrimonio es frecuentemente percibido por los y las practicantes como una herramienta estratégica para respaldar las negociaciones en curso sobre el acceso al espacio público, las restricciones horarias y para contrarrestar la estigmatización […]
With sound system culture emerging across a vast territory and among a diverse population, Australia has been a key country in the SST research (see a previous blog post on Melbourne’s sound system scene by Moses Iten). The SST Australia team, led by Douglas Kahn and Clare Cooper, has not only explored the influence of […]
With this first blog of 2025, the SST Goldsmiths team reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past year. Research-wise, we find ourselves in a strong position, having accomplished many objectives and successfully completed numerous tasks. This progress is largely thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work of our global team of researchers and […]
