Beau Bothwell

Beau Bothwell is Associate Professor of Music at Kalamazoo College, specializing in ethnomusicology of Syria and Lebanon. His work examines music's role in political expression and cultural identity, with publications on radio broadcasting in conflict zones. He co-directs the Bayati Ensemble and has translated major Arabic music scholarship.

Research analyzes:

• Music-media interactions
• Transnational soundscapes
• Cultural preservation

Awards include the 2018 Waterman Prize for ethnomusicology research. He teaches courses in music theory, history, and Middle Eastern traditions.