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IJCM Conversations
The IJCM Conversations Series Podcast is a collaboration between the International Journal of Community Music and the Community Music Learning Youtube Channel. This podcast series is hosted by Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie. In the series, we interview authors and editors of the International Journal of Community Music about individual issues or articles they wrote or edited for the journal. Our goal is to make the journal’s ideas more accessible.
IJCM Conversations
3 - Community Music in Nordic Countries with Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov
In this conversation, Alicia de Banffy-Hall talks to Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov. They discuss their experiences and insights into community music and explore their personal journeys into the field, the impact of community music projects in various countries, and the current state of community music in Denmark and Norway. The discussion highlights the importance of inclusion, access to music education, and the evolving terminology surrounding community music. Both guests reflect on the positive developments in the field and the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed to ensure broader participation in music activities. This conversation delves into the evolving landscape of community music in the Nordic countries, focusing on terminology, the impact of a special issue on community music, and the ongoing discourse surrounding inclusion and diversity in music education. The speakers discuss various articles of the special issue that highlight different perspectives and challenges within community music practices, emphasizing the need for critical reflection and adaptation in response to societal changes.
Our guests:
Brit Ågot Brøske is a senior lecturer in music education at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research focuses on intercultural music education, community music, teacher training, and practicum experiences for music students. She has worked on music projects in South Lebanon, Georgia, India, and South Africa. As project leader for the India-Norway initiative Education IN Music, she played a key role in curriculum development, student and staff exchanges, and establishing a bachelor’s degree and teacher training in music in India. Her Ph.D. project, Music for All, explores collaborative approaches to music education in Indian schools.
Kim Boeskov is an Associate Professor at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, with a PhD from the Norwegian Academy of Music. His research focuses on community music and how musical participation shapes identity, belonging, and agency—particularly among marginalized youth. His work includes ethnographic studies in Palestinian refugee camps and explores both the transformative and complex social roles of music.
Take a look at the special issue dedicated to community music in nordic countries in the IJCM here: https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/ijcm/10/1
More information about the International Journal of Community Music:
https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/ijcm
This podcast series is hosted by Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie and produced by Laurie Hall.