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Alisha Lola Jones is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Cambridge, specializing in global pop music and religious music. Her work critically examines how music and performance impact gender identity, particularly within the African diaspora and contemporary society. Jones is also a co-editor of the Journal of Popular Music Studies and has published notable works including 'Flaming?: Peculiar Theopolitics Fire Desire Black Male Gospel Performance' which addresses the complexities of black male gospel performance. She has received various awards for her research, including the 2021 Ruth Stone prize and the Music American Culture prize. A multi-genre vocalist-scholar, Jones has collaborated with renowned figures and institutions such as Smithsonian, NPR, and PBS, and consults on significant music-related projects, focusing on diversity and representation in music. Her teaching encompasses a broad range of topics including African American music and ethnomusicology, aimed at fostering an understanding of the cultural significance of music in various contexts.
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