15.00—16.15 I Prescription and Algorithms, who influences our listening experiences?
Before the digital era, music magazines and record shops were the most authoritative voices when it came to music recommendations. Since the turn of the 2010s, and the rise of the algorithms developed by digital behemoths and streaming platforms, the status of the music press – and human recommendation in general – has been in constant decline. To take just one example, young rapper Lil Nas X held the number one spot in the USA for 17 weeks thanks in no small part to the power wielded by the algorithm of a famous Chinese app. Streaming services are deploying increasingly sophisticated algorithms designed to offer recommendations for songs or podcasts based on a multitude of criteria: from listening preferences to age, gender, location, and more. At the same time, other organisations are attempting to place algorithms at the service of the general public; such is the case at Radio France, where they recently implemented a public service algorithm intended to prioritise the editorial skills of their staff and the choices of users. To what extent do these algorithms really influence our listening? How can we strike a balance between human-powered editorial choices and the recommendations of algorithms? Ingenious tools to some, the death of human choice to others: the speakers will debate the role of algorithms in our listening experiences.
With : Julie Knibbe (CNM I France), Mehdi Maïzi (Journaliste, Head of Hip Hop Apple Music I France), Valentin Lecomte (Radio France I France)
15.30—16.30 I RA Exchange with Nastia
The weekly podcast RA Exchange is a series of conversations with artists, labels and cultural players shaping the electronic music landscape. This year, DJ and producer Nastia will answer journalist Christine Kakaire’s questions on issues related to the Ukrainian cultural scene.
With : Nastia (DJ et productrice, Ukraine) & Christine Kakaire (Journaliste, Allemagne)
16.45—18.00 I Another Perspective on the Ukrainian Cultural Scene
Created with the artist Nastia, an iconic figure of the Ukrainian electronic scene, this exchange focuses on how alternative artistic scenes, particularly the club culture in Ukraine, have mobilized since February 24, 2022. More than a year after the start of Russia’s massive invasion of the country, multiple solidarity networks continue to operate throughout Ukraine. The youth have found ways to keep dancing, clubs continue to operate, community radios continue to broadcast music from local DJs, and artists continue to create. This situation demonstrates the strength of a people, their courage and positivity despite adversity. By showing how many actors in Ukrainian society are taking part in the current war effort, this discussion aims to understand how a Ukrainian collective imagination is shaped, motivated by the refusal of any form of fatalism.
With : Nastia (DJ et productrice I Ukraine)
17.00—19.00 I International Career Development, Management, and Empowerment
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Nuits sonores festival, the Adami is supporting French female artists by offering them a workshop focusing on international career development, management, and empowerment.
With : Béatrice Bonnefoi (manager and editor I France), Jennifer Cardini (DJ et producer I France), Peggy Szkudlarek (agent and showrunner I France) & Georgia Taglietti (ICNAC I Italie)
