Music, Environment and Society: An Introduction to Ecomusicology

A landmark contribution to contemporary music scholarship has arrived. Music, Environment and Society: An Introduction to Ecomusicology by Albert O. U. Authority and Kemmy B. Bossa offers a fresh and compelling exploration of the vital connections between music, sound, culture, society, and the environment.

As the world grapples with climate change, sustainability challenges, and ecological transformation, this timely volume introduces readers to the rapidly growing field of Ecomusicology in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner. The book demonstrates how music is not only an artistic expression but also a powerful medium for understanding environmental change, human wellbeing, indigenous knowledge, ecological justice, and sustainable futures.

Bringing together perspectives from acoustic ecology, environmental humanities, soundscape studies, eco-music therapy, cultural policy, and African knowledge systems, the text provides a unique interdisciplinary framework for understanding music in the twenty-first century. Its strong African orientation makes it an especially valuable resource for addressing gaps in global scholarship.

Written for students, lecturers, researchers, musicians, music therapists, environmental practitioners, policymakers, and curious readers alike, this book is both an essential academic resource and an invitation to rethink the relationship between sound and the living world.

More than a textbook, it is a timely call to listen, reflect, and act for a more sustainable future.

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