MofA Weeks 7, 8: Music and Media
Modern tarab music of the 20th century (al-jadid)
Transformative factors:
- Musical commodification
- Rise of music media (phonograms, radio, musical film), musical stardom, visual music
- Increased Western influence (via media)
- Decline of the kuttab (trad. religious school) and rise of public schools
- Advent of formal musical training via music institutes and conservatories