New book about the history of music in multicultural Finland

Kärjä emphasizes that when studying the history of music, you should take into account cultural power relations and the meaning of interpretations - they are not just harmless stories. The book is also about Finnish music history's relationship with orientalism, the racialization of reggae and rap music, and the legacy of racism.

More information in Finnish: Alkusoittoja: Musiikin menneisyydet monikulttuurisessa Suomessa (agricolaverkko.fi)