Sales and survival within the contested acoustic territories of Mexico City's Historic Centre

Street vendors in Mexico City's Historic Centre employ specialized acoustic strategies to navigate the challenges posed by neoliberal economic policies and police crackdowns. These vendors use highly stylized cries (pregones) not only to attract customers but also to claim territory and coordinate evasions, demonstrating a sophisticated relationship between aurality and subaltern resistance. The study reveals that sounds serve as essential tools for survival in contested acoustic territories, highlighting the cultural significance of these practices within Mexico City's soundscape.

Rasmussen, A. W. (2017). Sales and survival within the contested acoustic territories of Mexico City’s Historic Centre. Ethnomusicology Forum, 26(3), 307–330. https://doi.org/10.1080/17411912.2018.1423574