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Tom McEnaney is an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Spanish & Portuguese at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM). He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and serves on the Executive Board of UC Cuba. He is affiliated with the Center for Cultural Analytics, the Program in Critical Theory, the Center for Science, Technology, Medicine and Society, and the Data Science Lab (D-Lab). His research focuses on the history of media and technology, Argentine, Cuban, and U.S. literature, sound studies, linguistic anthropology, computational humanities, and new media studies. His book Acoustic Properties: Radio, Narrative, and the New Neighborhood of the Americas (2017) explores the interplay of radio and narrative in Argentina, Cuba, and the U.S., analyzing populism, state socialism, and the reimagining of the vox populi through listening practices. McEnaney’s work has appeared in journals such as diacritics , PMLA , and Representations , and media outlets like The New York Times and Public Books . He is a Mellon New Directions Fellow (2020–2023) in cultural analytics and leads a project on tape technology’s impact on testimonial writing, rock nacional, electronic music, and audiobooks in the Americas. Previously an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, he founded the Latin American Journals Project, an online archive of digitized literary journals from Latin America and the Hispanophone Caribbean. His current affiliations emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding access to cultural archives globally.

• History of Media and Technology
• Argentine Literature
• Cuban Literature
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Marysol Quevedo is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, specializing in musicology with a focus on Cuban and Puerto Rican musical cultures. Her research explores intersections between music, politics, and identity in post-revolutionary Cuba and the Caribbean diaspora. Research Themes: Cuban avant-garde music and revolutionary ideology Film music analysis (e.g., Leo Brouwer's scores) Cultural diplomacy through symphonic institutions Puerto Rican music historiography Public ethnomusicology and community engagement Publication Trends: Analyzes Cuban composers' negotiation of socialist values with global artistic movements, emphasizing music's role in ideological narratives through film scores, symphonic programming, and diasporic cultural preservation.

• Cuban Music
• Ethnomusicology
• Musicology
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Alejandro L. Madrid is the Walter W. Naumburg Professor of Music at Harvard University. A distinguished cultural theorist of sound and music, he specializes in Latin American and Latinx studies, blending musicology and ethnomusicology through multi-methodological approaches. His work spans popular, folk, and art musics, with nine books and acclaimed articles establishing him as a leading scholar in Ibero-American music studies. Currently researching sound archives and the aural turn in The Archive and the Aural City: Sound, Knowledge, and the Politics of Listening Authoring a book on Silvio Rodríguez’s Nueva Trova album Días y flores Collaborating with Momenta Quartet on a 5-CD project of Julián Carrillo’s microtonal string quartets for Naxos Scientific Awards : Humboldt Research Award Guggenheim Fellowship Dent Medal Premio de Musicología Casa de las Américas (Cuba) Premio de Musicología Samuel Claro Valdés (Chile) Top honors from AMS, LASA, IASPM, SEM, and ASCAP Foundation As editor of Oxford University Press’s Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music series, he shapes scholarly discourse. Recently served as music advisor to filmmaker Peter Greenaway for Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2015), set in early 1930s Mexico.

• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Latin American Studies
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John Finn serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds joint appointments with the Honors Program, Center for Crime Equity and Justice Research and Policy, and Center for Sustainability in Education. PhD in Geography, Arizona State University MA in Geography, University of Missouri BA in International Studies, University of Missouri Finn's research examines the socioeconomic, environmental, and health consequences of persistent racial segregation in the United States, with particular focus on Hampton Roads, Virginia and Latin American contexts including Cuba and Brazil. His work integrates urban geography, environmental justice, and human-environment interaction through field research methods. His 2024 solo exhibition 'Living Apart: Geography of Segregation in the 21st Century' at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art demonstrates his innovative approach to translating academic research into public engagement. Finn's recent publications reveal strong thematic focus on urban renewal impacts, environmental justice mapping, and Latin American geographies, with increasing emphasis on climate gentrification and spatial epidemiology. 2024 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award (Virginia's highest faculty honor) 2021 Alumni Society Award for Teaching and Mentoring 2020 Faculty Excellence Award in Scholarship Class of 2013 Faculty Development Award (2019) Finn has secured over $200,000 in research funding and delivered more than 100 invited lectures across North America, Latin America, and Europe. His work bridges academic research and practical applications through partnerships with medical schools, planning associations, and environmental organizations. He maintains active research teams focused on mapping segregation patterns and analyzing environmental health disparities in coastal Virginia.

• Urban Geography
• Racial Segregation
• Environmental Justice
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Robin Moore is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the intersections of music, race, nationalism, and socialist art aesthetics in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has authored significant works including Nationalizing Blackness , Music and Revolution , and Music of the Hispanic Caribbean . Key Research Areas: African Diaspora music, Cuban music, Caribbean music, race relations in music, music curriculum reform Academic Contributions: Co-author of Danzón: Circum-Caribbean Dialogues in Music and Dance , which explores the hybrid origins of danzón and its influence on early jazz in New Orleans Scientific Awards: Béla Bartók Award for Outstanding Ethnomusicology Book Robert M. Stevenson Award from the American Musicological Society

• Music of the African Diaspora
• Music of Cuba
• Music of the Hispanic Caribbean
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Elena A. Schneider is an Associate Professor of History at the University of California, Berkeley, holding the Sonne Chair in Latin American History. Her research focuses on Cuba, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic World, emphasizing colonialism, slavery, and the experiences of marginalized communities. She specializes in histories 'from below,' particularly the roles of African-descended peoples in imperial conflicts and diasporic movements. Education: PhD in History (Princeton University), MA in History (Princeton University), AB in History & Literature (Harvard University). Her first major work, The Occupation of Havana (2018), examines the British siege of Havana (1762-1763) and its impact on colonial empires and enslaved populations. The book has received multiple prestigious awards, including the James A. Rawley Prize and the Bryce Wood Award. Current research includes maritime marronage in the Caribbean and Afro-Cuban returnees to West Africa in the 19th century. Teaching interests span imperialism, slavery, race, and revolution in Latin America and the Atlantic World, integrating art, film, and music into pedagogy. She advises graduate students on diverse topics in Latin American, Caribbean, Indigenous, and Atlantic histories. Recent publications explore themes like enslaved agency, transatlantic migration, and colonial military dynamics. Awards include the Hellman Fellowship (2017) and the Naomi Wulf Prize (2013). Research fellowships include the NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011-2013) and the Huntington Library's Kemble Fellowship (2022-2023).

• Latin American History
• Caribbean Studies
• Atlantic World History
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Robin D. Moore is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Texas at Austin. He has served as editor of the Latin American Music Review since 2005 and holds academic affiliations within the Department of Music. His research focuses on music and race, music curriculum reform, and the music of Cuba and Latin America. Moore has received prestigious fellowships from the ACLS, Rockefeller Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and National Humanities Center. Education includes a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and MA and BA degrees from UC Santa Barbara. His publications span books such as Music and Revolution: Cultural Change in Socialist Cuba (2006) and Danzón: Circum-Caribbean Dialogues in Music and Dance (2013). Recent articles address topics like the Cuban Son, transculturation, and ethnomusicology's role in higher education. Awards: ACLS Fellowship, Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, National Humanities Center Fellowship. Teaching includes courses on music and culture, Latin American music, and ethnomusicological methodologies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to music studies and cultural history.

• Ethnomusicology
• Cuban Music
• Latin American Music
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Michael J. Bustamante is an Associate Professor and the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual directorships: leading the Cuban Studies program and academic initiatives at the Cuban Heritage Collection within the University Libraries. Research Focus: Bustamante specializes in 20th-century Cuban history, memory politics, and transnational migration. His work interrogates how revolutionary narratives are constructed, contested, and preserved across political divides. Key themes include Cold War diasporic networks, material culture's role in maintaining connections (e.g., paquetería parcel systems), and comparative refugee studies (e.g., Cuban and Vietnamese diasporas). His book Cuban Memory Wars challenges monolithic interpretations of the Cuban Revolution, emphasizing contested historical narratives among both supporters and exiles. Publications Trends: Recent articles (2021-2024) highlight his interdisciplinary approach, blending diplomatic history with cultural analysis. Notable topics include musical diplomacy's role in US-Cuba relations, racial politics in Miami, and the socio-economic impacts of Cold War-era sanctions. Peer-reviewed reviews demonstrate his engagement with contemporary scholarship on Cuban political economy and revolutionary leadership. Awards & Affiliations: While no specific awards are listed, his endowed chair position indicates institutional recognition of his expertise. He actively bridges academia and public heritage through the Cuban Heritage Collection, curating academic programs that digitize archival materials and foster scholarly collaboration. Grants & Teams: His research leverages institutional resources at the Cuban Heritage Collection, though specific grant details are not disclosed. Collaborations appear interdisciplinary, evidenced by co-authored works on refugee comparisons and material culture studies.

• Cuban Studies
• Cuban-American History
• Cold War History
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Justin Frankeny is an Adjunct Professor of Musicianship at the Mary Pappert School of Music (Duquesne University). Previously, he taught at Baldwin Wallace University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Musicology. His research intersects art music, cultural capital, and diasporic identities. Education: B.M. in Composition and Music History/Literature, Baldwin Wallace University M.A. in Musicology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Frankeny’s research focuses on progressive rock aesthetics , particularly exemplified by his analysis of The Mars Volta, and composers of the Cuban diaspora navigating post-1959 U.S.-Cuba dynamics. His work bridges contemporary art music with socio-political contexts. His academic achievements are supported by prestigious fellowships: Edward T. Cone Fellowship, Society for American Music Goizueta Foundation Graduate Fellowship, University of Miami

• Musicology
• Art Music in the Americas
• Progressive Rock Studies
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Elizabeth Schwall is an Assistant Professor of History at Northern Arizona University. Her research focuses on Cuban modern dance, gender and disability in dance, and cultural diplomacy during the Cold War era. She has published extensively on topics such as Alberto Alonso's revolutionary musicals, the intersection of dance and politics in Cuba, and post-socialist dance legacies. Her work explores themes like the 'sugar curtain' metaphor in U.S.-Cuba relations, contamination narratives in dance history, and diasporic connections through performance. Schwall's research has been cited 2 times in Scopus, with an h-index of 14 based on her 7 scholarly works since 2017. She contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed articles in journals like Gender and History, Studies in Musical Theatre, and Dance Research Journal, as well as book chapters addressing hidden legacies in post-socialist dance traditions.

• Modern Dance
• Dance History
• Cuban Studies
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Stephen Silverstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish at Baylor University (College of Arts and Sciences). His research and teaching focus on Latin American history, culture, and literature, particularly examining intersections of Jewish identity, colonialism, and abolitionist movements. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish from University of Virginia (2012, 2007); Foreign Language Teacher Certification from Southern Connecticut State University (2003); Dual B.A./B.S. in Spanish and Finance from Rutgers University (2001). His scholarship analyzes literary representations of marginalized communities, mestizaje, and historical memory across Cuban, Mexican, and Caribbean contexts. Recent work includes studies of Leonardo Padura's narratives and Deleuzian theory in Latin American literature. Key research trends involve critical race theory, transatlantic slavery discourses, and postcolonial identity formation. His 2016 monograph The Merchant of Havana: The Jew in the Cuban Abolitionist Archive received the Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies award (2017). Scientific Awards: Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies 2017 (Latin American Jewish Studies Association) Contact: stephen_silverstein@baylor.edu | (254) 710-4385 | Office: Old Main 174

• Latin American history
• Latin American culture
• Latin American literature
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Marilyn Miller is a Professor of Spanish & Portuguese and Sizeler Professor of Jewish Studies at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. She has held academic roles since 2001, including department chair (2009–2012). Her research focuses on Caribbean literatures, Jewish Latin American studies, and postcolonial discourses. She has supervised six theses/dissertations in the past five years. Miller holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon) and M.A. degrees in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon) and English Literature (University of Washington). Her research interests include the intersection of race, slavery, and trans-Atlantic cultural exchanges. Notable projects explore José Martí’s Jewish supporters, Holocaust consciousness in Latin America, and the legacy of WWII enemy alien internment in New Orleans. She has conducted fieldwork in Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Miller’s publications span academic monographs, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Her recent work examines memory in Latin American literature, the cultural politics of Cuban identity, and the representation of slavery in colonial texts. She has received fellowships from the Fordham University Judaic Studies Program, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Fulbright Program. Her professional service includes editorial roles for Comparative Literature , Revista de Estudios Hispánicos , and Latin American Music Review . She has organized major conferences such as Tropical Exposures: Photography, Film and Visual Culture in a Caribbean Frame (2016) and Virtual Caribbeans (2008). Miller’s teaching portfolio includes courses on Latin American cultural studies, Caribbean migrations, and film studies.

• Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
• Jewish Latin American Studies
• New World and Trans-Atlantic Studies
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Nacho González Nappa is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Advanced Interactive Scoring. He is an award-winning multimedia composer known for his work with Netflix, Amazon, and video games like Kingdom Rush Vengeance . His concert music blends tango and Latin American influences with classical traditions. Education: Universidad de Montevideo Berklee College of Music His research and creative practice spans film scoring, video game music, and cross-cultural classical composition. He has collaborated with Grammy- and Oscar-winning artists such as Terence Blanchard and Jorge Drexler, and his work has been premiered at Lincoln Center. Scientific Awards: National Classical Music Award (Uruguay) Wayne Shorter Award Jazz Education Award Top 20 Under 40 by Poder Magazine Nappa co-founded Univision's Music Innovation Lab and Brave Notes Studio , and served as executive producer for the documentary Cuba: Music Revolution . His career blends social entrepreneurship with music, having worked 10 years in poverty reduction in Latin America.

• Film Scoring
• Video Game Music
• Classical Composition
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Ruthie Meadows is an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the School of Music. She is also a Faculty Affiliate of the Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI) Department. Contact details include phone (775) 682-8970 and email rmeadows@unr.edu, located at VSG Building, Room 101. Education: Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, University of Pennsylvania (2017) B.A. in Latin American Studies and Spanish, Tulane University (2005) Research focuses on global music and sound circulations in Hispanophone and circum-Caribbean contexts, emphasizing gender studies, sexuality, ritual music, jazz, and ecology. Her work explores transnational dialogues between Cuba and Nigeria, revolutionary policies, and LGBTQ+ activism. Notable publications include Efficacy of Sound: Power, Potency, and Promise in the Translocal Ritual Music of Cuban Ifá-Òrìṣà (2023), and she received the SEM Jaap Kunst Prize (2021) for her article on women and batá percussion. Her articles and book chapters address Cuban women in jazz fusion, queer ecologies, and digital LGBTQ activism. Current projects include a second book on Cuban women in jazz and a fellowship at the University of Miami’s Cuban Heritage Collection (2025). Awards: SEM Jaap Kunst Prize (2021), Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellowship (2025). Her research extends to music tourism and Caribbean artivism, with a focus on intersectional identities and transnational cultural dynamics. Meadows is also an accomplished musician, playing electric guitar, violin, bass, and cavaquinho.

• Ethnomusicology
• Cuban Studies
• Gender Studies
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Gabri Christa is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the Dance Department at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is a transdisciplinary artist whose work explores social issues through a postcolonial and experimental lens, with a creative practice that centers multigenerational work. Christa was born and raised in Curaçao and serves as the founding director of the Moving Body – Moving Image Festival and the founder of the Movement Lab at Barnard College. Her academic and artistic background includes extensive work with dance companies such as Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, DanzAbierta, and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. She has created numerous choreographic works and her ongoing project Burnt Sugar Danz has been presented at venues including Central Park Summer Stage, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, and New York Live Arts. She also serves on New York City's Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission since 2015. Christa's research interests span multiple disciplines with a focus on the intersection of dance and film (screendance), postcolonial perspectives, cultural heritage (particularly Caribbean), and social issues through artistic expression. Her creative practice often explores ancestral connections, multigenerational narratives, and the embodiment of cultural memory. She has developed significant work around dementia and aging through her Magdalena Project, which documents her mother's experience with the condition. Her award-winning films have been screened internationally, with her latest work "Kankantri (Silk Cotton Tree)" (2024) touring festivals worldwide and winning multiple Best Film awards. The film explores her multi-ethnic heritage (Chinese, African, Jewish, and Dutch) through the lens of Surinamese spirituality and ancestral connections. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (1999/2000) Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Global Brain Health (2018-2019) Pangea Day Festival recognition as one of the world's 100 most promising filmmakers (2008) Emmy Nomination for "Ashe" (2019) Multiple film festival awards for "Kankantri" (2024-2025) Christa has advised numerous students through her role at Barnard College and has received significant grant support for her creative work, including from the Dia Art Foundation, Barnard College's Presidential Research Award, and the Alzheimer's Association. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges dance, film, and social commentary, creating innovative works that explore identity, memory, and cultural heritage.

• Dance
• Screendance
• Film
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