Andrea Bohlman

Andrea Bohlman is a Research Fellow in the Department of Music, focusing on the intersection of historical and artistic creativity in sound media within Polish cultural history. Her work explores the preservation and documentation of sound through wax cylinders, radio programming, cassette tapes, and documentary films, particularly in contexts of political opposition and avant-garde composition.

Research Interests

Her research centers on the documentary impulse in Polish sound media, analyzing how generations used sound technologies to collaborate creatively during the twentieth century. Key themes include historical preservation, media confluence, and the role of folk traditions in cultural identity.

Scientific Awards

• SAS Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Forum on Peripheries Associate Scholar