Lucy Durán

Lucy Durán is Professor of Music at SOAS, University of London, specializing in Mande music (Mali) and Afro-Cuban traditions. A BBC Radio 3 broadcaster (2000-2013), she established the UK's first university courses on West African music and kora. Her practice-based research combines ethnomusicology, filmmaking, and music production.

Publications include award-winning documentaries (e.g., 'Growing into Music in Mali') and 24 albums promoting artists like Toumani Diabaté. Current films explore kora history and agricultural rituals. Her work advocates safeguarding oral heritage against globalization and conflict.