Sarah Michelle Baker

Sarah Michelle Baker is a Health Sciences Research Fellow with a multidisciplinary focus on cultural heritage and popular music studies. Her career spans collaborations across institutions and countries, particularly examining the intersection of popular music history with community identity and heritage practices.

Research Interests

Baker's research explores:

• Archiving and preservation of popular music culture
• Cultural justice in heritage curation
• Urban heritage narratives tied to music history
• Role of institutions in popular music heritage
• Interactive and participatory museum practices

Recent Publications

Her recent work includes studies on:

• Popular music heritage in post-industrial cities (2021)
• Curation practices in music museums (2019)
• Analysis of halls of fame as cultural institutions (2018)