All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Exploring Indigenous Musical Practices
  This track focuses on the rich tapestry of indigenous musical traditions and their role in cultural identity. Participants will examine how these practices contribute to the preservation of heritage and community cohesion. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 02 – Cultural Heritage and Music Documentation
  This session will delve into methodologies for documenting musical traditions and their significance in cultural heritage preservation. Scholars will discuss the challenges and innovations in archiving and sharing musical practices. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 03 – Ritual Music and Social Identity
  This track investigates the intersection of ritual music and social identity within various cultural contexts. Presentations will highlight how music serves as a vehicle for expressing communal values and beliefs. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 04 – Performance Studies in Ethnomusicology
  This session emphasizes the role of performance in understanding musical traditions and cultural expression. Participants will engage with case studies that illustrate the dynamics of performance in various cultural settings. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 05 – Global Music Trends and Cultural Exchange
  This track examines the impact of globalization on traditional music and cultural exchange. Scholars will analyze how cross-cultural interactions shape musical practices and identities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 06 – Oral Heritage and Musical Transmission
  This session focuses on the significance of oral traditions in the transmission of musical knowledge and cultural heritage. Discussions will center on the methods and challenges of preserving oral musical histories. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 07 – Sound Heritage and Environmental Contexts
  This track explores the relationship between sound heritage and its environmental contexts. Participants will discuss how landscapes and ecosystems influence musical practices and cultural expressions. Aligned SDGs: SDG 13 – Climate Action
• Track 08 – Music Anthropology: Theoretical Perspectives
  This session invites scholars to present theoretical frameworks in music anthropology that illuminate the social dimensions of music. Discussions will focus on the implications of these theories for understanding cultural practices. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 09 – Cultural Preservation through Music Education
  This track highlights the role of music education in the preservation of cultural heritage. Presenters will share innovative approaches to teaching traditional music and fostering cultural appreciation. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 10 – Music and Social Change
  This session examines the role of music as a catalyst for social change and activism. Participants will explore case studies where music has influenced political movements and societal transformations. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 11 – Interdisciplinary Approaches to Music Studies
  This track encourages interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars from various fields related to music studies. Presentations will showcase collaborative research that bridges ethnomusicology, cultural studies, and social sciences. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 8
  Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 13
  Climate Action
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17
  Partnerships for the Goals