The symposium marks the publication of the book Music and Cultural Rights (University of Illinois Press, 2009), co-edited by Andrew Weintraub and Bell Yung. The speakers focus on issues raised in the book that include human rights, international law, cultural policy, and struggles for social justice, with music at the core of discussion.
Schedule of Events:
William Pitt Union, Kurtzman Room
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Introductions and Presentations on Music and Cultural Rights (includes 20 minute recess)
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Reception and Book sale
Speakers:
Beverley Diamond, Canada Research Chair in Music and Ethnomusicology, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Mike Madison, Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh
Damien Pwono, Executive Director of Global Initiative on Culture and Society, The Aspen Institute
Andrew Weintraub, Associate Professor of Music, University of Pittsburgh
Bell Yung, Professor of Music, University of Pittsburgh
Contact:
Andrew Weintraub
Bell Yung
Asian Studies Center
Sponsors:
Sponsored by the Asian Studies Center and the Department of Music with support from the China Council, the Center for Latin American Studies, the Center for Russian and East European Studies, the School of Law, and the Dean's office of the Arts and Sciences.