What in the World? Mitigating Western Bias & Maximizing Music Retrieval in KEXP’s “World Music” Catalog
Partnering with KEXP's digital asset manager, my project addresses limitations in the station’s music genre cataloging scheme. Through data analysis, reparative metadata work, and end-user consultation, it assesses KEXP’s "world music" metadata completeness and diversity. It also examines DJs' information needs for music retrieval. Drawing from knowledge organization and digital preservation, I propose recommendations for improving music title stewardship in KEXP's digital asset management system, Dalet Galaxy.
Project sponsored by: Afsheen Nomai, Media Asset & Archives Manager (KEXP)
Project participants:
Nestor Guerrero
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