Hackathon on Romani Chords: Interdisciplinary Collaboration on New Ethnomusicological Methods
On February 13–14, 2025, a Hackathon focusing on the phenomenon of Romani chords took place as part of the Petr Nuska’s MSCA project. The event brought together ten scientists from various fields, including linguistics, musicology, and computer science.
The primary challenge was to balance a data-driven approach to musical material with a sensitive ethnographic methodology. Various analytical approaches to harmony were discussed, assessing their suitability for the project’s needs; the most promising methods were then tried directly during the Hackathon.
The evening featured a concert and discussion with three Romani musicians, adding valuable ethnographic insights to the research. On the second day, participants analysed the pilot data and prepared it for further research.
More information about the event can be found HERE.
