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This special issue is devoted to exploring the complex relationship between tradition and innovation in the fields of music and performance. It seeks to examine how cultural heritage is sustained and transformed within contemporary artistic environments shaped by digitalization, globalization, and interdisciplinary exchange. In this context, artistic practices are understood not as static representations of the past, but as dynamic processes that continuously negotiate meaning, identity, and cultural continuity.The contributions gathered in this issue reflect a wide range of perspectives, including ethnomusicology, performance studies, pedagogy, cultural studies, and digital humanities. Particular attention is given to the role of technological advancements – such as digital media, virtual environments, and artificial intelligence – in reshaping musical creativity, performance practices, and modes of cultural transmission. At the same time, the issue emphasizes the importance of educational and institutional frameworks in supporting the preservation and revitalization of intangible cultural heritage.By bringing together diverse methodological approaches and cultural perspectives, this special issue aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how sound and performance function as key mechanisms of cultural resilience. It demonstrates that, even in an era of rapid technological advancement, artistic practices remain vital spaces for negotiating meaning, fostering creativity, and preserving the richness of cultural heritage.We sincerely thank all authors for their valuable contributions and the reviewers for their insightful feedback. We also express our gratitude to the editorial team for their support in the preparation of this issue. Guest Editors: Inesh KdyrovaDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts, Associate Professor, Department of Musical Popular Art, Pavlo Chubynsky Academy of Arts, Kyiv Regional Council, Kyiv, UkraineEmail: kdirova_inesh@ujis.in.ua Dilya DuiyessinovaMaster of Art Science, Senior Lecturer, Department of Musicology and Composition,Kulyash Bayseyitova Kazakh National University of Art, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.Email: ddilek_22@ujis.in.ua Tetiana KrylovaSenior Lecturer, Department of Singing and Choral Conducting, Faculty of Singing and Jazz Art, R. Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine.Email: maryna_kvitka@ukr.net Nataliia SulaievaDoctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Full Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogical and Art Education, Poltava V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University, Poltava, UkraineEmail: shchur_nat@ukr.net Artem Liakhovych Candidate of Art Criticism, Associate Professor, Department of Performing Arts No.1, Faculty of Music Arts, R. M. Glière Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine.Email: avliakhovych@ujis.in.ua Volodymyr HumeniukSenior Lecturer, Department of Humanitarian and Musical and Innovative Disciplines, R. Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music, Kyiv, UkraineEmail: v_gumenyuk@ujis.in.ua