Serviço de radiodifusão comunitária: metamorfose e singularidade

Abstract

This study aimed to share the discussion of singularities and metamorphoses of community radios and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a leak to deterritorialize community communication. Guattari, Deleuze and Negri have been our main theoretical references. We also interviewed largely people linked to community broadcasting service in Rio de Janeiro. The intersection of these authors theories with the interviews and other field work on community radios allowed us to consider the theoretical implications of using Internet as a medium for the broadcasting service. Being able to extend ideas and experiences is part of the network of collaborative production promoted by cyberspace. The outline of this study showed us that popular communication tends to be wrongly seen in the sphere of illegality, but the benefits and community acceptance are its legitimacy. Empirical data show that Law 9612/98 despite having given legalized community radio, plays a castrating role in its development. This image helps thinking the use of internet as a political action in the practice of community radio stations, thus contributing to democratize media in our society.