Riyadh.. The Arab Music Conference recommends establishing a documented reference and a digital system
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor The idea of holding a conferencecame in response to the needs of the artistic and research scenes in the Arab world, as a conference that contributes to presenting research that studies musical styles, documents the maqams and rhythms, and explores ways to develop them in accordance with the Kingdom’s role in supporting the arts.
The head of the Entertainment Authority looked forward to the completion of the documentation of the eastern vocal maqams within the next two years, and for the documentation to extend to include the eastern maqams in Iran, in a way that enhances the comprehensiveness of the work and enrichesSaudi Identity He extended his thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince. His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture, for his great efforts in developing the cultural sector, and his continuous support for initiatives that strengthen Saudi identity and open the way for creativity of all kinds. The advisor stressed the importance of there being complete coordination and integration between all parties concerned in musical work, ensuring that eastern vocal maqams are documented, developed, and recorded according to a unified scientific methodology, while taking advantage of the advanced capabilities it provides. "Marwas Studio" To support this project. He pointed out the necessity of working to find a headquarters dedicated to teaching music, capable of accommodating the academic needs and training of future generations. The status of Arabic music He stated that the ultimate goal of this project is for its results and outputs to reach every music institute in the world, thus enhancing the status of Arabic music and making it part of international academic references. Al-Sheikh explained that this conference represents an important scientific step for preserving the Arab musical heritage and connecting generations. Some of them, by bringing together experts and researchers under one roof to enrich this broad field of knowledge, and to consolidate joint scientific work in documenting the Arab musical identity. He explained that the main goal of the conference is to produce practical results that serve researchers, preserve the Arab musical heritage, and open broader horizons for joint work between Arab countries, which contributes to supporting specialized studies and enhancing cooperation in the areas of documentation and musical development. He noted the importance of integration between sectors in the Kingdom, explaining that the work What is taking place today is not undertaken by one party alone, but rather depends on close cooperation between various institutions, so that each sector complements the other in a way that contributes to enhancing the strength and depth of the outputs, pointing out that past experiences have proven that major projects are not achieved except by joining efforts and coordinating roles between the concerned parties. He explained that holding the conference reflects a clear model of this integration, as it allowed cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and provides broader horizons for work, and opens up more spaces for the completion of joint scientific projects, which enhances the Kingdom’s presence regionally and internationally in the cultural and musical fields. He stressed that all the recommendations and observations made by the heads of the committees from the various participating countries will be the subject of full attention and care, and will be comprehensively studied in order to achieve common goals and support Arab efforts in the field of music documentation. At the conclusion of his speech, he thanked all the committees. And the researchers and specialists participating in the conference, expressing its appreciation to everyone who contributed to this important scientific work, and affirming its support for their efforts in the coming stages. After eight months of continuous work that was launched through several committees that constitute the Arab world in addition to Turkey, the conference issued a set of recommendations aimed at preserving and developing the Arab musical heritage and improving research and documentation efforts in various parts of the Arab world. These came The recommendations are within the framework of a unified musical vision that foresees a more developed future for Arabic maqams, rhythms, and musical instruments, and calls for the adoption of coherent scientific outcomes that enhance the presence of Arabic music in the world. The recommendations stressed the importance of implementing a comprehensive Arab project to document the maqams, rhythms, and musical instruments according to precise scientific methodologies, including notation, analysis, field survey, and reference to historical references, in addition to preserving the oral heritage and re-recording ancient and modern tonal models, including It establishes a documented Arabic reference that will be a starting point for generations of researchers and practitioners. The conference stressed the need to create modern digital systems that include open electronic libraries, interactive educational platforms specialized in maqams and rhythms, and applications via smartphones that allow easy access to written, audio and visual content. The recommendations also called for recording musical and traditional works in a high-quality audio-visual manner, ensuring the provision of approved and accurate models for scholars and those interested.Enhancing the Kingdom’s presence
Musical Documentation
Arab Musical Heritage
Preserving the oral heritage
Arts.
Arts Music
It also recommended the launch of a Higher Arab Academy for Musical Arts and Sciences, which would be the first research and educational institution specialized in studying Arabic music, and would work to develop academic curricula, promote maqam and rhythmic studies, support young researchers, and link Arabic music to modern scientific standards while preserving its original specificity.
The conference called for the inclusion of Arab musical heritage in all its schools and diversity in educational curricula, and for the inclusion of local rhythms, patterns, and instruments in music education programs in schools, institutes, and training centers, including It contributes to enhancing the awareness of new generations of this great heritage.
Musical Manuscripts
The conference recommended organizing an annual Arab competition for the best research or book in musical thought, honoring figures who have contributed to the service of Arab music and scientific research, and encouraging the process of investigating musical manuscripts and studying templates, singing formulas, traditional instruments and performance methods.
The conference urged expanding efforts to record rare musical works in various Arab countries, and establishing a music archive that includes historical recordings and endangered documentary materials. By disappearing; With the aim of preserving it and making it available to researchers.
Arab Music Conference
The recommendations also included the importance of reviewing the documentation work that is being completed on an ongoing basis; To correct gaps and improve the quality of scientific performance, encourage the exchange of experiences between Arab countries, and ensure continued support for joint research and musical projects.
With these unified recommendations, the Arab Music Conference in Riyadh establishes a new vision that deals with the Arab musical heritage as a sustainable scientific and cultural project based on accurate documentation, institutional development, education, research, and digital transformation, allowing Arab music to continue its renewed presence and regain its leadership position in the world.
Identity Arabic
The conference comes as the first comprehensive scientific scientific gathering that integrates Arab identity and the academic curriculum, aiming to build a unified Arab reference for maqams and rhythms, and document musical arts according to modern research methods, enhancing the presence of Arabic music within an integrated scientific framework.
Chancellor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Al Sheikh chairs the conference, while the Supreme Committee, headed by musician Bassam bin Ghazi Al Balushi, is responsible for supervising the organizational and scientific aspects, with the participation of an elite group of senior researchers and academics. Arabs, along with committees representing all Arab countries without exception, reflecting the comprehensiveness of attendance and the breadth of the conference’s research scope.
Unified Music Archive
The conference is based on an expanded research methodology based on field visits aimed at collecting musical performances from their popular sources and documenting them phonetically and notatically within a unified music archive, in addition to reviewing and updating the historical terms and concepts that were mentioned at the Cairo Conference in 1932, in a way that contributes to aligning them with research needs. Contemporary.
The Saudi Committee plays a pivotal role in this project by documenting local arts in various regions of the Kingdom, as efforts resulted in the recording of (14) Hijazi maqams and more than (160) Saudi rhythms, collected in the field from local performers, in a step that reflects the richness of the national musical heritage and its great diversity, and emphasizes the importance of preserving this heritage within a documented scientific context.
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