Celebrating poly _ harmonic culture
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2011-09-28
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Mhlanga, April B.S.
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“The truth of the matter, however, is very different. What actually happens is that social structures crystallize
in musical structures; that in various ways and with varying degrees of critical awareness, the musical
microcosm replicates the social macrocosm.” [Ballantine,5]
This Project is based on establishing the
essence of cultural expression through
music in its various forms. The aim is to
represent that meaning as a source of
pride and unification in the
contemporary Johannesburg context.
Throughout this document, the reader
shall be presented with the theoretical
framework that outlines the complex
issues and networked aspects
surrounding culture that are to be
considered. This shall be the basis of the
practical output of an architectural
solution linking
programmed events to both an ephemeral
and social structure thereby coordinating a
hybrid of different cultures into one
community.
The reason for this exploration is based
primarily on South Africa's unique history as a
place of conflict and diversity, thus resulting in
one of the world's most multi-cultural
p o p u l a t i o n s .
[http://www.saccd.org.za/objects/making_c
ultural_policy.pdf (Accessed 10-04-08 at
1829hrs)] The social aspect of architecture,
particularly that of cultural heritage, was
chosen through extensive research and
5 personal interest.