Sustaining Notes: How Music Fostered Resilient Communities During the Siege of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina (original) (raw)

This paper explores the role of music in sustaining resilient communities during the Siege of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Through the continuous performances of various musical groups, the study examines how these activities served as a means of emotional expression, resistance, and normalcy amidst the devastation of war. It argues that music was not only a vital form of cultural and social cohesion but also a pathway to survival and healing for individuals and communities affected by the siege.