UC Riverside Department of Music presents:

Latin American Digital Music (EDM): Rhizomatic Identities, Post-Geographical Territories

Emilia Moscoso Borja

Through the lens of rhizomatic identities and post-geographical territories, this research highlights how Latin American EDM artists navigate and reshape their musical landscapes, reflecting a synthesis of cultural heritage, technological innovation, and global connectivity. The outcomes illuminate the transformative potential of digital music as a vehicle for identity formation and cultural expression in an increasingly interconnected world.

Latin American electronic music, electro folklore, Andean beats, Latin American digital music, digital and electronic folklore, even perhaps folktronics and ethnico-electronics, etc. Some of the labels that were created to describe the dynamic and multifaceted productions emerging from the region, rooted in the concept of rhizome which reflect the non-linear and interconnected nature of cultural influences and musical expressions in the digital age. Latin American artists increasingly draw from a wide array of sources, transcending traditional boundaries and hierarchies to create innovative soundscapes that challenge conventional notions of identity and genre.

Furthermore, this discussion will delve into the concept of post-geographical territories, where music is no longer confined to specific locations or cultural contexts. In this framework, digital platforms empower artists to reach global audiences while simultaneously engaging with local traditions and contemporary trends. This interplay facilitates a rich dialogue among diverse cultural narratives and fosters new forms of collaboration.

Part of the 2024-2025 Florence Bayz Music Series

The Florence Bayz Music Series offers online concerts, lectures, and presentations of academic research by Department of Music faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and international guest artists and scholars.

Paulo Chagas, coordinator.

Events are free and open to the public.

Bio:

Dr. Emilia Moscoso Borja is an Ecuadorian multi-percussionist, composer, and arts educator with extensive training in world percussion, classical and contemporary music, and composition. Deeply influenced by Latin American culture, she possesses a unique compositional voice that encompasses a wide range of styles, from instrumental music to experimental compositions featuring electronics and conceptual work. Her creations fuse traditional Latin American sounds with elements of world music, contemporary styles, and jazz.

Emilia's performances span diverse musical genres, reflecting her passion for versatility and cultural diversity. In addition to her artistic endeavors, she prioritizes education and cultural production. Emilia has conducted numerous workshops in diverse locations, enhancing her contributions to the field. The focus of her workshops includes research topics such as Marimbas from the Pacific South, Cumbia: Scenarios, Territories, and New Sounds, Latin American Digital Music: rhizomatic identities and post-geographical territories, and Decolonial Reflections.

Emilia holds an undergraduate degree in percussion from UNESP in São Paulo, along with both a Master’s and Doctoral degree from the California Institute of the Arts. She is currently the director of the Latin American Ensemble at the University of California, Riverside, and serves as the musical director of Plenazo Tribe.

https://emiliamoscosoborja.com/

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