Jazz: Cultural Diplomacy, Art or Show Business?

by Anastasia Bogomolets
February 16, 2025

There is a firm belief among scholars that jazz and the American Jazz Ambassadors programme played an important role during the Cold War era. Extensive literature explores the significance of jazz in shaping global post-war relationships. The world has changed dramatically since then. On one hand, music, including jazz, has become increasingly commercialized; on the other, ...