Book & Media Reviews

Section Policy

Book & Media Reviews

This section publishes critical reviews of recent books, recordings, films, digital platforms, and other media relevant to global music studies. We welcome reviews that move beyond summary, offering analytical insight, contextual framing, and critical engagement.

What We Review

Scholarly Books Monographs or edited volumes on musicology, ethnomusicology, & sound studies.

Sound Media Albums, sound installations, or multimedia projects.

Films Documentaries or fiction films centered on musical practices.

Digital Online archives, digital tools, or music-based platforms.

Global Scope: Reviews of works in languages beyond English are especially welcome.

Length & Format

Single Review 1,000–1,500 words

Review Essay Up to 3,000 words (multiple works)

Tone: Critical yet fair; informed by scholarship.

Citation: Chicago (17th ed.).

What We Look For

✓ Reviews that situate works in broader intellectual & political contexts
✓ Attention to form, method, and impact—not just content summaries
✓ Global perspectives and underrepresented works or regions
✓ Essays that reflect on trends, debates, or neglected topics