The aims of the ICTM are to further the study, practice, documentation, preservation and dissemination of traditional music, including folk, popular, classical and urban music, and dance of all countries.

The ICTM is an NGO (non-governmental organization) in formal consultative relations with UNESCO.

Early Acceptance deadline for the 2009 ICTM World Conference in Durban, South Africa has been EXTENDED to August 1, 2008!

Please use the online submission form on the the official conference website located at: http://ictm2009.ukzn.ac.za