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International Council for Traditional Music

A Non-Governmental Organisation in Formal Consultative Relations with UNESCO

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ICTM LOGOThe International Council for Traditional Music is an Non-Governmental Organisation in formal consultative relations with UNESCO. Its aims are to further the study, practice, documentation, preservation and dissemination of traditional music and dance of all countries. To these ends the Council organises World Conferences, Symposia and Colloquia.

The ICTM publishes the Yearbook for Traditional Music, distributes the online Bulletin of the ICTM, and maintains an online Membership Directory.

By means of its wide international representation and the activities of its Study Groups, the International Council for Traditional Music acts as a bond among peoples of different cultures and thus serves the peace of humankind.

Featured event

42nd ICTM World Conference, 11-17 July 2013, Shanghai, China

Start: Thursday, 11 July 2013
End: Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Location: Shanghai, China

The next ICTM World Conference will take place in Shanghai, China during 11-17 July 2013.

Read more about the World Conference here.

See all upcoming events here

In focus

New in 2013: changes to Corporate Memberships, new discounts for members in good standing

Changes to Corporate Memberships Corporate Memberships are available to institutions, libraries, regional scholarly societies, radio-television organisations and other corporate bodies. The costs and benefits of Corporate Memberships have been...
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ICTM Elections 2013

Presented here are the names of candidates for election to the Executive Board nominated by the Nomination Committee, together with their statements about themselves and their potential contributions as Board members. The names were selected from...
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