Fusion and innovation-advancing sustainability through hybrid musical genres in education

This empirical study examines the influence of hybrid musical genres on innovation in education, sustainability awareness, and student engagement within the context of music education. The research employed a quantitative methodology with a structured questionnaire adapted from previous studies, focusing on four dimensions of hybrid musical genres: cultural fusion, genre blending, innovation in composition, and technological integration. The sample consisted of students from various educational institution, primarily aged between 18 and 22 years, who provided data through a Likert-scale based survey. The findings reveal that hybrid musical genres significantly enhance innovation in education, which in turn promotes sustainability awareness and increases student engagement. Specifically, the results supported the hypothesis that innovation in education mediates the relationship between hybrid musical genres and student engagement, while also enhancing students' awareness of sustainability issues. Furthermore, the study confirmed that technological integration within hybrid musical genres positively influences the effectiveness of innovative educational practices. These findings highlight the potential of integrating hybrid musical genres into educational curricula to foster a more engaging, innovative, and sustainability-conscious learning environment. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the role of music education in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering practical implications for educators and policymakers seeking to enrich educational outcomes through the arts.