- Ethnomusicology
- Musicology
- Asian Music
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Peter K. Marsh is a Professor of Music, specializing in Musicology & Ethnomusicology at the Department of Music, California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on Mongolian music and culture, with expertise in ethnomusicology and area studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, and a B.A. and B.M. from Lawrence University. Marsh is a leading scholar on Mongolian music, particularly the music and culture of Mongolia and Inner Asia. His book, *The Horse-head Fiddle and the Reimagination of Tradition in Mongolia* (2014), explores the evolution of folk fiddles in Mongolian music. He has authored studies on Mongolian popular music, including hip-hop and pop, and presented at major conferences like the Society for Ethnomusicology and the Association of Asian Studies. His work bridges traditional and modern musical practices, emphasizing globalization's impact on cultural expression. Marsh has served as a lecturer at significant events, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (2002) and the Stanford University Asian Art Festival (2010). He founded the American Center for Mongolian Studies, supporting U.S. academic research in Mongolia. His research spans fieldwork in Siberia and Mongolia, focusing on shamanistic song traditions and cultural preservation. His recent articles (2012–2022) reflect a sustained engagement with Mongolian music's global dimensions, urban youth culture, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. He has also contributed to initiatives linking music with broader sociocultural contexts, such as the Deer Stone Project (2002–2004). No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his profile. His advising and grants include academic collaborations and directorship roles. He is affiliated with the Department of Music and involved with Mongolian cultural organizations, emphasizing interdisciplinary and global perspectives in his work.











