Reading notes
Music Theory and White Supremacy
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.
Ideas to listen for
- 1music theory
- 2western music
- 3indian raga
Discussion context
Argues music theory is rooted in white supremacist ideas of authentic music.
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