Ubuntu – Abstracts
The conference aims to answer the questions as to whether fusion music is still relevant today in Europe and in the world, in which genres and styles, and whether the current situation is similar to or reminiscent of the early history melting pot of jazz in the USA. Some papers will be based on their authors´ musical and creative practices and will point out the artistic processes and the significance of improvisation in the genesis of a new composition. Another group of contributors will bring theoretical knowledge and new information about fusion trends in the world of contemporary music.