El rol de la mujer en el jazz : una aproximación a través del documental “Notas que cuentan”.

Abstract

This Curricular Integration Project presents an examination of the role of women in jazz and their contribution to contemporary society, using the documentary short film Notas que Cuentan as its narrative axis. This audiovisual work focuses on the current experiences of women musicians within the jazz field, highlighting the challenges they face in traditionally male-dominated environments. Through first-person accounts, the documentary analyzes how certain social expectations—such as adherence to aesthetic norms or requirements of stage presence—can influence women’s participation in the musical sphere. According to the testimonies collected, these demands are not generally imposed with the same intensity on men, suggesting a differentiated symbolic and material burden that warrants further attention. The project also explores the significance of intergenerational knowledge transmission among women, emphasizing teaching networks between female educators and students as forms of resistance, continuity, and transformation.