Music Theory and White Supremacy

Adam Neely · Discussed on HN from 2020 to 2024

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01music theory
02western music
03indian raga

Adam Neely examines Phil Ewell's paper arguing Western music theory is framed by a white racial perspective. He covers North Indian theory, alternative frameworks, Schenker and responses to the paper.

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Argues music theory is rooted in white supremacist ideas of authentic music.

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