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Dr. Waldo Fabian Garrido is a Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University's School of Humanities & Communication Arts, where he bridges academic research with creative music practice. Holding a PhD in Contemporary Music Studies from Macquarie University and a Master of Design Science from the University of Sydney, his work spans Latin music, jazz, world music, and electronic production.
- PhD in Contemporary Music Studies, Macquarie University
- Master of Design Science, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Arts, Macquarie University
As both a scholar and performer, Dr. Garrido explores cultural psychology through musical fusion, with a focus on migration and multiculturalism. His creative output includes over 20 albums and singles, distributed globally through HIGHRESAUDIO, Native Music UK, and Electric Friends Germany, featuring collaborations with Grammy-winning artists like Frank Gambale and Alex Acuña.
His research interests include:
- Latin music innovation
- Jazz fusion techniques
- Electronic sound design
- Cultural identity in music
- Global collaboration frameworks
- Music industry dynamics
Selected for prestigious fellowships including the Elizabeth Wood Research Fellowship (2024) and AIAS Visiting Fellowship (2022), Dr. Garrido also contributes to international film scores and maintains active industry partnerships with BMG Publishing and Arabic Berlin-based musicians.
