This open access book offers an interdisciplinary perspective and presents various case studies
on music as ICH highlighting the importance and functionality of music to stimulating social
innovation and entrepreneurship. Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) covers the traditions or
living expressions proposed by the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage in five areas including music. To understand the relationship between
immaterial and material uses and inherent cultural landscapes this open access book analyzes
the symbolic political and economic dimensions of music. The authors highlight the continuity
and current functionality of these artistic forms of expression as well as their lively and
changing character in continuous transformation. Topics include the economic value and impact
of music strategies for social innovation in the music sector music management and public
policies to promote cultural and creative industries.
