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This article explores the transformative impact of the phonograph on the field of ethnography. It argues that the phonograph, initially perceived as a tool for objective documentation, fundamentally altered the relationship between ethnographers and their subjects, influencing both data collection and interpretation. By examining early ethnographic recordings and the writings of prominent figures like Franz Boas, the authors demonstrate how the technology shifted ethnographic focus towards musical analysis and performance, while simultaneously raising complex questions about authenticity, representation, and the power dynamics inherent in the recording process. The phonograph's limitations, such as its selective recording capabilities and the influence of the recordist, are also considered, highlighting the technology's role in shaping, rather than simply capturing, ethnographic knowledge.

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