On Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 4:00pm, Dr. Danielle Brown will be giving a talk entitled "My Work is My Spiritual Practice: Finding Purpose and Meaning in Music Studies."
Danielle Brown, Ph.D. is an artist, scholar, entrepreneur, and founder of My People Tell Stories, an organization that offers an array of services—including music workshops and performances, travel tours, and writing services—for educators, creatives, and culture enthusiasts. Brown earned a doctorate in Music from New York University with a concentration in ethnomusicology and specialization in the music of Latin America and the Caribbean. Brown is the founder and CEO of of and a former Assistant Professor of Music History and Cultures at Syracuse University, and has lectured at various colleges and universities. She has worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, and is certified in the Kodály method. In addition, Brown is an active vocalist, cuatro player, and composer. She is the author of the music-centered ethnographic memoir, East of Flatbush, North of Love: An Ethnography of Home, and the East of Flatbush, North of Love: Teacher Guidebook.
Please contact fas.music@nyu.edu for more information or to RSVP.