The Evolution of Musical Performance Through the Ages

From Ritual to Concert Hall: The History of Performance

Oral Tradition and the Transmission of Folk Music

The Rise of the Virtuoso: Solo Performance in Classical Music

Technology and the Transformation of Live Music

Globalization and the Hybridization of Musical Styles

Jazz Improvisation: Innovation in Real Time

The Digital Revolution and DIY Music Culture

Gender and Identity in Musical Performance

Theatricality in Operatic Tradition

From Vinyl to Streaming: The Changing Face of Music Consumption

Cultural Memory in Music and Performance

Rhythm and Ritual in Indigenous Music Practices

Protest Songs and Political Performance

Electronic Music and the Birth of the DJ

The Role of Gesture and Body in Musical Performance

Sound Design in Contemporary Theatre

Music Festivals as Sites of Cultural Exchange

Popular Music and the Performance of Celebrity

Music as Resistance: Voices from the Margins