You can put your arms around a memory: popular music and archives

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2024

Authors

Guerra, Paula (Author) FLUP; Quintela, Pedro (Author) Other

Book

Title: Performativity and the representation of memory: resignification, appropriation, and embodiment

Pages: 311-341

ISBN: 9798369322642 (hbk); 9798369351864 (pbk)

Electronic ISBN: 9798369322642

Publisher: IGI Global

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Other information

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2264-2.ch014

Abstract (EN): In contemporary societies, the urgent acquisition of information is vital, reflecting in the (sub)(post)cultural dynamics of youth cultures. However, despite all these urgent needs, there are also attempts to preserve memory and heritage, especially in the Portuguese alternative and underground music scenes. Archives play an important role in structuring self-help projects for enthusiasts that challenge dominant notions of archiving. The democratisation of archives, facilitated by digital technologies, emphasises community-driven initiatives and challenges traditional notions of neutrality. This chapter explores the theoretical, methodological, and ethical dimensions surrounding the preservation of punk manifestations in Portugal, filling gaps in cultural and academic representation. The KISMIF archive represents a pioneering attempt to document Portuguese underground music scenes, revealing previously unknown cultural realities.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific