Svietas // 05 // Ethnographic Soundscapes // Alan Lomax collection // Fillipos Raskovic

In this episode of the show, the focus is on exploring the ethnographic soundscape, delving into the significance of field recordings in ethnographic and anthropological research, particularly within musicological anthropology and the study of ethnomusic. Listeners are treated to lullabies from Alan Lomax's collection album "Hush The Waves Are Rolling In," offering authentic expressions of folklore music in its original context.

Alan Lomax, an American ethnomusicologist renowned for his extensive field recordings, captured a myriad of human experiences, including the universality of lullabies, reflecting particularly intimate moments between parents and children. These lullabies, a cherished part of folklore, are mostly performed in intimate environments, lending their soundscape a special resonance.

The episode also features an interview with the talented composer, performer, and DJ Fillipos Raskovic, who shares a mix of folkloristic soundscapes from Armenia, Egypt, and beyond. Through conversations and music, listeners gain insights into the cultural contexts and significance of the tracks presented, bridging anthropology and art through sonic ethnography.