
Name and Surname
Jasna Jovićević
Affiliation
Research Associate, Artist Independent
Contact email
jasnajovicevic@yahoo.com
Short Biography
Dr. Jasna Jovićević, research associate, is a transdisciplinary artist, composer, and artistic researcher whose work bridges music, science, and social engagement. As a saxophonist and composer, she has performed at major festivals across Europe, the USA, and Canada, with a discography of seven solo albums and numerous collaborations. Jasna’s practice integrates experimental music production with scholarly inquiry, focusing on jazz innovation, gender studies, and participatory social practices. Her work highlights the transformative potential of research-based artistic practices in addressing societal issues.
Holding degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance (Franz Liszt Music Academy, Budapest), Music Composition (York University, Toronto), and a PhD in Transdisciplinary Studies of Contemporary Arts and Media (Singidunum University, Belgrade), Jasna combines rigorous academic research with creative output. Internationally recognized for her contributions to artistic research, she has participated in prestigious projects like Ars Electronica, artist residencies in New York and San Francisco, and global collaborations. In 2023, she published the award-winning monograph Good Morning Jazzwomen (Orion Art Books), contributing to feminist musicology and cultural studies.
Her recent work as an Adjunct Research Associate at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, reflects her commitment to socially engaged arts, where she developed a curriculum in participatory and community-based artistic practices. Jasna’s interdisciplinary approach connects artistic creation, academic research, and cultural activism.
Research abstract
“Should I Stay or Should I Go: Exploring Gendered Migration and Reintegration Strategies for Balkan Female Jazz Musicians”
This research investigates the migration of female jazz musicians from the Balkans to Western Europe, focusing on gender inequality, systemic barriers, and socio-cultural dynamics that compel their departure. Combining ethnographic methods, policy analysis, and artistic practice-based research, the project explores how patriarchal norms and male-coded jazz traditions exacerbate exclusion in the Balkans. Through collaborative duo compositions, sonic mapping, and autoethnographic storytelling, the study examines how migration and social reconfiguration shape these musicians’ identities, careers, and creative practices. Additionally, it identifies gaps in cultural policies and proposes strategies for fostering reintegration, challenging the brain drain phenomenon, and revitalizing the Balkan jazz scene. By bridging artistic and academic inquiry, this project contributes to gender equity, circular migration policy, and cultural sustainability in Southeast Europe.