International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance
A Non-Governmental Organization in Formal Consultative Relations with UNESCO
News
Yearbook for Traditional Music Vol 55 (2023) published in two issues
The latest volume of the Yearbook for Traditional Music (Vol 55/2023) has now been published in two issues. The Table of Contents for each issue is available below. Hardcopies have been sent to all members who were in good standing between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
World Conference submission deadline extended to 28 April 2024
ICTMD has extended the submission deadline to 28 April 2024 due to requests by members organizing proposals.
The January 2024 issue of the Bulletin of the ICTMD is available for download
A new issue of the Bulletin of the ICTMD (Volume 154, January 2024) is available for download, directly from the following links:
The October 2023 issue of the Bulletin of the ICTMD is available for download
A new issue of the Bulletin of the ICTMD (Volume 153, October 2023) is available for download, directly from the following links:
Louise Wrazen (1956–2023)
Louise Wrazen, a member of the ICTMD Executive Board since 2019 and an active member of its Prizes, Publications, and World Conference Programme committees, died on 14 July 2023 at the age of 66. She was looking forward to attending on Zoom the World Conference in Legon, Ghana, when she died suddenly the day after its Opening Ceremony.
Winners of the 2023 ICTMD Prizes
The International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance is pleased to announce the 2023 prizes for Best Article, Best Book, Best Documentary Film or Video, and Best Student Paper. Details on each of the winning submissions are followed by comments from the members of the respective subcommittees.
The International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance
On 15 July 2023, the 46th General Assembly of ICTM Members voted to change the name of our organisation to THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRADITIONS OF MUSIC AND DANCE (ICTMD). This momentous decision, however, had to be ratified by a simple majority of votes, as per the existing Statute 12e.
Results of the 2023 Executive Board election
Tan Sooi Beng, Convenor of the Nomination Committee of the 2023 Election of the ICTM Executive Board, announced the results of the election during the 46th General Assembly of Members, held in Legon and online on 15 July 2023:
The April 2023 issue of the Bulletin of the ICTM is available for download
A new issue of the Bulletin of the ICTM (Volume 152, April 2023) is available for download, directly from the following links:
Voting on Changing the Name of the Council
Voting Procedure. A vote on changing the name of the Council will take place during the 46th Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly of Members, which will be held at the 47th World Conference in Legon, Ghana, on Saturday, 15 July 2023 at 14:30.