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What we do

The purpose of the RMI is to provide a center for in-depth and comparative research, study, teaching and advocacy on behalf of the world's vernacular musics—their construction, history and role in defining cultural life in human communities—in all cultures and historical periods. 

Partner

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The RMI's institutional partner is the Texas Tech University Vernacular Music Center.

The RMI is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation and your donations are tax-deductible.