Physiognomy

The Laboratory of Ethnomusicology and Cultural Anthropology of the Department of Music Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens covers the various – scientific, research, teaching, educational, and artistic – dimensions of the relationship between music and culture in all their expressions, aiming at the development of the corresponding scientific fields. It was established in 2007 (FEK 609/27-4-2007, vol. B’) under the presidency of Emeritus Professor Pavlos Kavouras and focuses on the study of the relationship between music and culture from both a historical and contemporary perspective.

It is the only research entity in Greece that focuses on the implementation of basic and applied ethnomusicological and anthropological research programs in music and culture. The structure of the Laboratory is based on three central units: a) Research and Training, b) Archives and Library, c) Publications and Events.