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Loren Kajikawa is an Associate Professor of Music (History & Culture) and Program Head at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, The George Washington University. His research focuses on American music of the 20th and 21st centuries, with an emphasis on race, politics, and cultural identity. He has published extensively in journals like American Music, Black Music Research Journal, and Popular Music and Society.
- Key Roles: Former Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the Society for American Music, Co-editor of the University of Michigan Press's 'Tracking Pop' series
- Previous Affiliation: Faculty at University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance (2009-2018)
Research Interests:
Kajikawa's work interrogates intersections of race, politics, and musical expression, particularly in rap/hip-hop traditions. His book Sounding Race in Rap Songs (2015) analyzes how musical production techniques shape racial representation in hip-hop. He also contributes to discourses on popular music's sociopolitical dimensions.
Scientific Distinctions:
- 2008 Mark Tucker Award for best paper at Society for American Music conference
- Invited lecturer at AMS/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lecture Series
Professional Affiliations:
Active in organizations like American Musicological Society, American Studies Association, and Society for American Music. Previously participated in University of Oregon's Department of Ethnic Studies and Folklore Program (2009-2018).
