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Category: Ethnomusicology

Cultural Discourse vs. Cultural Appropriation

June 15, 2017 Paul Klemperer

I’m a troublemaker, at least in my own mind. Musically, I enjoy crossing boundaries, even while I think it is…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology

My Exotic Other: An Origin Story

March 11, 2013 Paul Klemperer

Four years ago I began a project that I hoped would allow me to synthesize much of the musical experiences…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology, Featured Posts, Paul Klemperer Indiegogo

Manufactured Culture vs. Shared Culture

December 27, 2010 Paul Klemperer

by Paul Klemperer One of my favorite topics is the idea of cultural renaissance, and one of my favorite rants…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology, Music Articles

Music and the New Year

December 26, 2010 Paul Klemperer

‘Scuse me if I get introspective in these last days of 2010. It has been a year full of changes…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology, Music Articles

2010 Wrapup

December 23, 2010 Paul Klemperer

We’re in the homestretch. Some would say it’s meaningless to measure one’s time in hours, days, weeks, years. Yes, the…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology, Music Articles, Uncategorized Filed under: jam, music, Paul Klemperer Indiegogo, sitar

My Exotic Other Winter Holiday Party Video

December 17, 2010 Paul Klemperer

We had a great time playing at Central Market in Austin, TX on Dec. 16. Thanks to all my friends…

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Posted in: Essays, Ethnomusicology, Music Articles Filed under: Austin TX, My Exotic Other, world music

Paul Klemperer: Dewa Mata

December 13, 2010 Paul Klemperer

This video by Joyce Klemperer moves from the woods of New Hampshire, where I spent many summers growing up, to…

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Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Ethnomusicology, Music Articles Filed under: China, ethnomusicology, Paul Klemperer Indiegogo, saxophone

Jamming in China

December 6, 2010 Paul Klemperer

In May of 2010, I visited China, meeting with musicians, teachers and friends there.  I was invited to present a…

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Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Essays, Ethnomusicology Filed under: Beijing, China, music, Paul Klemperer Indiegogo, teaching, workshops

Music Workshops

October 12, 2010 Paul Klemperer

Paul Klemperer draws on his background in ethnomusicology, sociology and 30 years of professional performance to present informative and entertaining…

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Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Ethnomusicology

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