Patel, Amit Dinesh ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6328-240X (2025) Editorial: Experimental sound from the Black and South Asian diaspora. Organised Sound: An International Journal of Music and Technology, 30. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1355-7718 (Print), 1469-8153 (Online) (doi:10.1017/S1355771825000111)

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Abstract

This editorial examines the systemic exclusion of Black and South Asian artists from the field of experimental sound, highlighting the historical and institutional biases that have marginalised their contributions. While experimental sound is often framed as a universal, ethnically neutral practice, this narrative obscures the racial and cultural biases shaping the discipline. The marginalisation of these artists is not simply about visibility; it reflects deeper socio-cultural and institutional mechanisms that have historically sidelined their radical sonic innovations. This issue challenges the Eurocentric frameworks that dominate the discourse, drawing attention to the pioneering contributions of Black and South Asian musicians whose work expands the possibilities of experimental sound. By centring these voices, we aim to decolonise the field and offer a more inclusive understanding of experimental sound that recognises its global, diverse influences. Through contributions from artists and scholars, this issue explores how race, identity, and culture intersect within sonic experimentation, offering critical perspectives that question established narratives. Ultimately, this collection aims to reshape the future of experimental sound by amplifying underrepresented voices, advocating for a more equitable and representative sonic landscape that acknowledges the depth of contributions from historically marginalised communities.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	experimental sound, Black diaspora, South Asian diaspora, sonic arts, sound studies, marginalisation, Eurocentrism, decolonisation, race and identity, cultural bias, institutional exclusion, avant-garde music, electronic music, sound system culture, diasporic sound practices, improvisation, electroacoustic music, soundscape composition, field recordings, DIY and lo-fi technologies, representation in music, Cultural synthesis, critical race theory, sonic innovation, music pedagogy, inclusive sound practices, technological infrastructures in music
Uncontrolled Keywords:	experimental sound, Black diaspora, South Asian diaspora, sonic arts, sound studies, marginalisation, Eurocentrism, decolonisation, race and identity Cultural bias Institutional exclusion Avant-garde music Electronic music Sound system culture Diasporic sound practices Improvisation Electroacoustic music Soundscape composition Field recordings DIY and lo-fi technologies Representation in music Cultural synthesis Critical race theory Sonic innovation Music pedagogy Inclusive sound practices Technological infrastructures in music
Subjects:	M Music and Books on Music > M Music N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration T Technology > T Technology (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > Centre for Sound and Image Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Design and Creative Industries
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2025 15:40
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/51736

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