In this episode of the afikra podcast, we're joined by Philip Ciantar, senior lecturer in Music at the University of Malta's School of Performing Arts. Specializing in ethnomusicology and world music, Ciantar brings a wealth of knowledge to his teachings and research. He is the esteemed author of "The Ma’lūf in Contemporary Libya: An Arab Andalusian Musical Tradition", "Studies in Maltese Popular Music", and numerous ethnomusicology articles, contributing significantly to the field's literature.
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Malta and the Arab World: Exploring the Cultural Connections Through Music
3:30 Ciantar's Formative Years and the Development of His Musical Interests
5:57 An Overview of the Unique Elements of Maltese Musical Traditions
8:12 Defining “Ma’lūf”: Unraveling the Complexities of This Arab-Andalusian Musical Tradition
10:28 Delving Into The Traditional Ma’lūf Music of Libya
17:59 Libyan Music Ethnography: Studying and Documenting Libyan Music
22:19 The Scholarship of Music: The Breadth and Depth of Ciantar's Academic Contributions
24:25 Ma’lūf's African Journey: Tracing the Influence of Ma’lūf Music Beyond the Arab World
26:19 Maltese Popular Music: A look Into Contemporary Music Rrends in Malta
30:05 The Essence of “Għana”: Understanding the Significance of This Maltese Musical Expression
32:25 Quick Q&A
41:20 Audience Q&A: The Influences Shaping Libyan Musical Traditions
43:23 Regional Variations: The musical Distinctions Between East and West Libya
44:23 The role of Improvisation and Audience Participation in Music
38:30 The Importance of Teaching Music in Schools.
Philip Ciantar stands at the forefront of ethnomusicology, exploring the intricate relations between music, culture, and society. His research spans across the Mediterranean, with a keen focus on the Maltese Islands and Libya, shedding light on the enduring legacy of the Arab-Andalusian musical tradition and its contemporary manifestations. Through his teachings at the University of Malta, Ciantar inspires a new generation of musicians and scholars to appreciate the diversity of world music and its potential for cultural exchange.
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23 июл 2024
