Biographical Profile
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Johnson, Birgitta
Associate Professor
Dr. Johnson teaches world music and ethnomusicology courses for the School of Music as well as the African American Studies Program. Dr. JohnsonâÂÂs research interest include: Ethnomusicology; world music; African American and African music; music and worship in African American churches; musical change and identity in Black popular music; music in African American megachurhces; sacred music in the African diaspora, and community archiving. Specific genres: gospel music, blues, and soul.
Biographical Profile
- College
- School of Music
- Department
- Music
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Ethnomusicology; world music; African American and African music; music and worship in African American churches; musical change and identity in Black popular music; music in African American megachurhces; sacred music in the African diaspora, community archiving
Specific genres: gospel music, praise and worship, blues, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, soul, neo-soul
Memberships & Professional Activities
| Dates | Type | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership | Member | Society for Ethnomusicology | |
| Membership | Member | Gospel Music Workshop of America | |
| Membership | Member | College Music Society | |
| Membership | Member | Society for American Music |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 - Present | Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology / African American Studies | University of South Carolina |
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