Noe Dinnerstein

Noé Dinnerstein is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Art and Music Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic work bridges ethnomusicology, cultural preservation, and digital technology, with regional expertise spanning North India, Ladakh, Tibet, and Latin America. He holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the CUNY Graduate Center (2013), complemented by an M.Phil. from the same institution, an M.A. from Hunter College, and a B.A. from City College of New York.

Research Focus: Dinnerstein's interdisciplinary research encompasses:

• Preservation and revitalization of endangered musical traditions, particularly in Ladakh
• Analysis of popular media's role in shaping cultural identities in peripheral societies
• Development of Open Educational Resources (OER) to democratize access to world music pedagogy
• Computational analysis of musical and linguistic patterns using open-source tools (Perl, Music XML)

His fluency in Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, and Ladakhi enables deep ethnographic engagement with source communities.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output focuses on Himalayan musical cultures, examining how globalization and technology transform traditional expressions. Key themes include cultural hybridity in popular music, representation strategies in folk traditions, and methodological innovations for preserving intangible heritage. His editorial work demonstrates consistent focus on music's intersection with technology and identity politics.