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ARTICLES IN THE “MUSIC” ISSUE

Metal’s Circle Dance

Ryan Christopher Jones, Natalie Konopinski

Mosh pits are a loud, physical, integral part of live metal music. To take part is to feel its fear and exhilaration.

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Anthropology of a Record Label

Alexandra Lippman, Natalie Konopinski

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Acoustic Dialogues

Steven Feld, Matt Sakakeeny, Natalie Konopinski & more…

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The Homegrown Martian

Dalia Ibraheem, Natalie Konopinski

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Black Beethoven

Alexis L. Holloway, Natalie Konopinski

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Ten Ways to Listen

Joella Bitter, Natalie Konopinski

Archaeology

Sounding Out the Past

Sarah Wurz, Joshua Kumbani, Natalie Konopinski & more…

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Voicing the Byzantine Aesthetic

Angela Glaros, Natalie Konopinski