Evrovizija: Pesmom do Evrope?
Eurovision: Reaching Europe through Song
Author(s): Sonja BikićSubject(s): Media studies, Music, International relations/trade, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Fakultet političkih nauka Univerziteta u Beogradu
Keywords: Eurovision; Europe; identity; tradition; modernization; cultural imperialism; center; periphery;
Summary/Abstract: This paper attempts to explain evolution of Eurovision Song Contest, from trivial music of easy notes competition, that very discreetly promoted project of united Europe to Eurovision as an instrument for demonstration of European identity in the countries situated on a periphery of Europe. We also analysed consequences of cultural imperialism in music industry that termed new ways of national self representation in this festival. A special segment of this paper emphasizes the importance of Eurovision Song Contest in Serbia and the countries of ex Yugoslavia.
Journal: CM Komunikacija i mediji
- Issue Year: 3/2008
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 83-100
- Page Count: 18
- Language: Serbian