Island intersections: Music and tourism on Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

On Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, tourism drives the island's economy but also creates a musical conundrum for local musicians. While the self-contained environment fosters versatility and rewards musical talent, it simultaneously stifles the development of original music due to the industry's preference for 'covers.' This study reveals complex interconnections between tourism and musical practices, highlighting how genre selection, live performance, and recorded music are influenced by external demands. Field research conducted in 2012 and 2014 traced these patterns, exposing a tension where musicians struggle to balance authenticity with the expectations of a tourism-driven market.

Fitzgerald, J., & Reis, A. C. (2015). Island intersections: Music and tourism on Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Tourist Studies, 16(2), 170–191. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468797615594738