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Christopher Witulski is an Associate Teaching Professor of Ethnomusicology at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts, where he has served since 2016. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Florida (2014). His research focuses on Moroccan ritual music, North African musical practices, and the intersection of music with religion, globalization, and cultural identity. Witulski is the author of two major works: The Gnawa Lions: Opportunity and Authenticity in Moroccan Ritual Music (2018) and Focus: Music and Religion of Morocco (2019). His articles explore how musicians navigate listener expectations, global markets, and ritual aesthetics in contemporary North Africa.
Witulski is an active performer on violin, 'ud, and banjo, with professional experience in orchestras and festivals across Morocco, Florida, Georgia, and Michigan. His performance interests include Arabic music, American old-time music, and building banjos. Additional research interests incorporate computational music analysis, ethical dimensions of religious music, and interdisciplinary music studies.
His scholarly articles (2014–2023) consistently analyze Moroccan musical scenes, Sufi rituals, and global music dynamics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his publications indicate prestigious contributions to ethnomusicology. He previously taught at Florida State University before joining BGSU. No lab affiliations or grant details are provided in the text.
