(Arts Research Africa, 2022-09-16) Pyper, Brett; Moutinho Ribeiro, Renan; Mendonca, Pedro; Freire, Juliana; Carneiro De Sousa, Felipe
This paper summarizes the exploration of sound praxis, a
decolonial approach in South African universities inspired by
the work of Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire.
The paper discusses the history and development of sound
praxis, focusing on articles and research by Samuel Araújo and
the Ethnomusicology Laboratory of the Federal University of
Rio de Janeiro. The concept of sound praxis integrates dialogue,
participation, and collective authorship in research, challenging
traditional academic norms. The abstract also highlights the
collaboration between Brazilian and South African activists,
educators, and researchers, as they seek to apply sound praxis
in their respective contexts and explore the potential for
transformative pedagogy and artistic practice.