Crude Sonics: Field Recordings from an Extractive Zone
Anthropology
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Listening to Oil: Soundscapes and Identity
This chapter delves into the relationship between sound and cultural perception in oil extraction environments, with a focus on Balakane, Azerbaijan. It examines how auditory experiences and historical transformations have shaped local identities, as well as the role of sound recordings in ethnographic research. The narrative highlights the impact of socio-political changes on soundscapes and cultural practices, including the traditional Ashik music tradition amid urban development.
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