Tracing the legacy and impact of the 1932 Music Cairo Congress.
Investigating the 1932 Cairo Arab Music Congress in order to reposition music in both humanistic and social scientific understandings of postcolonial modernity in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa/n) region.
Rethinking Musical Modernity in the Middle East and North Africa
Beyond 1932 is an ERC/UKRI-funded project based at King’s College London, thinking about the sonic legacies of the 1932 Cairo Congress of Arab Music
Upcoming events
Stay updated with our latest events and symposia exploring the musical heritage of the MENA region.
Artist residencies
Discover our artist residencies reflecting on the sonic and colonial legacy of the 1932 Cairo Congress.
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Introduction: Tune in to our upcoming podcast series delving into the 1932 Cairo Congress and its musical legacy.
