Her Music Academia

Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation (with Daniel Kumapayi)

In this bonus episode, I chat with Daniel Kumapayi about his upbringing as a double bassist, his experience studying at the University of Michigan, and the founding of the Pan Africanist art music foundation, Àkójọpọ̀. Make sure you check out the amazing resources on their website and follow their social media to stay up to date on their projects!Quick correction: at 10:47, we meant to mention San Fransisco Symphony, instead of Conservatory.TW: brief mention of suicide 25:13–25:50Àkójọpọ̀’s websiteÀkójọpọ̀ on FacebookÀkójọpọ̀ on InstagramOptimize GrantDetroit Public School pay high school students for tutoringBawo NdiyabongaGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

Summer 2025 in Review

In this solo episode, I chat all about my summer shenanigans including traveling for research in June, traveling for singing in July, and (quite honestly) an August meltdown. I also discuss my theme of the year and what’s coming up on the podcast this fall. Stay tuned for my next semester in review episode in December, as well as some bonus episodes in the coming months!My MGMC lecture recitalTisha CampbellMy TAAM conference performanceMy episode with Kyra GauntMy episode with Phil EwellMy episode with Louise ToppinBarbara ChristianMy Summer 2024 in Review episodeCGP Grey’s yearly theme videoMy article in Music Theory SpectrumMy HMA Book Club introduction episodeHMA on SubstackGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

Popular Music Mashups (with Dr. Christine Boone)

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christine Boone (University of North Carolina Ashville, St. Olaf College) about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her path to music theory, and her forthcoming textbook project with Brad Osborn. We also discuss her research on mashups in popular music, including the gendered dynamics of pairing songs across genres. Christine’s article on mashup typologyChristine’s article on gender dynamics in mashupsChristine’s website and blogMy episode with Brad OsbornMy episode with Jordan BrownDJ Earworm’s 2009 MashupDJ Schmolli’s The Trooper BelieverGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

Analyzing Sign Language Music (with Dr. Anabel Maler)

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Anabel Maler (University of British Columbia) about her musical upbringing as a flutist, her path to music theory, and her interest in learning American Sign Language. We also dive into her new book Seeing Voices, which discusses music making practices and musical experiences in various deaf communities. Seeing Voices: Analyzing Sign Language MusicAnabel’s 2013 Music Theory Online articleAnabel’s 2021 Music Theory Online article Timothy Chenette on aural skillsGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com

Winter 2025 in Review

In this episode, I chat all about my past semester of continuing this year's touring season with Opera For The Young, giving my first lecture recital, and formally starting my dissertation research. I also give an update on the podcast release schedule this summer and contemplate the goals I have for the upcoming season.Consider joining the HMA book club for our next meeting in early July! Sign up for free on Substack to get all of the relevant book club information.Opera For The YoungPodcast episode on King Harald's SagaMy recording of King Harald's Saga on YouTubeMy lecture recitalMy SMT-Pod publicationMidwest Graduate Music ConsortiumMy episode with Dr. Louise ToppinGet in touch with me at: hermusicacademia@gmail.com