At the beginning of the new century, Baes experiments with notions of structure-agency integration [after Anthony Giddens] and simulacrum [after Jean Baudrillard]. It is typical for social theory to influence the work of Baes who has made a mark on contemporary music and cultural politics in the Asian region.
The passage highlights Baes's research that focuses on the interplay between structure and agency, drawing inspiration from prominent thinkers like Anthony Giddens and Jean Baudrillard. His work has had a notable influence on social theory and music/cultural politics within Asia.