ABSTRACT
The significance of the ethnomusicology archive has waxed and waned over time: from occupying a central role in the discipline's development to playing a marginalized one during its reflective turn. This essay explores this history while calling attention to a resurgence of interest in the archive among scholars, particularly an emerging generation of ethnomusicologists who are committed to reciprocation and community collaboration. The author points to the work of these colleagues while reflecting on his own projects. He ends by emphasizing why, despite challenges, collaborative archiving is essential for safeguarding musical heritage and ensuring the future growth of the archive
