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Andrea Emberly is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Conservatorium of Music, The University of Western Australia. She holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Washington (2009), alongside degrees from Illinois State University and the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on children’s musical cultures in South Africa, particularly in Venda and Pedi communities, exploring intersections of local and global influences. She has conducted fieldwork in South Africa and contributed to projects like the Communicative Human Musicality Project. Her work emphasizes children as active participants in research, using video and photographic tools to document their musical histories. She also examines music in children’s edutainment, such as Sesame Street’s South African adaptation, Takalani Sesame.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Ethnomusicology), University of Washington (2009)
- M.A. (Ethnomusicology), University of Washington
- MMus, Illinois State University
- BMus, University of Alberta
Research Interests:
- Children’s musical cultures in South Africa
- Collaborative ethnography involving children
- Musical repatriation and archival practices
- Music in education and edutainment
Recent Work Trends: Her articles and projects highlight cross-cultural collaboration, the role of music in cultural preservation, and innovative methods for engaging children in research. She has explored the legacy of John Blacking’s work and the revitalization of Indigenous Australian musical traditions in the Kimberley region.
Grants & Projects:
- Children Knowledge & Country (2013-2015): Music-based education strategies in remote Aboriginal communities
- Impact of Music on Refugee Children in WA (2012)
- Callaway Centre Archive Development (2011)
Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams at the University of Western Australia, focusing on ethnomusicology, cultural heritage, and community collaboration.
