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Carolyn Ramzy is an Associate Professor in the School of Music at Carleton University, where she cross-appoints with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. With a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Toronto and other degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology, her research specializes in feminist anti-racist ethnomusicology, focusing on Egyptian Coptic Christian music and popular musics of Middle Eastern diasporas. Ramzy investigates how music shapes the experiences of Coptic communities, particularly regarding gendered subjectivities and the challenges posed by historical marginalization and sectarian conflict. Her research outputs include presentations at esteemed conferences and several impactful publications that delve into topics such as Coptic Orthodox feminism, citizenship through music, and the role of virtual technologies in ethnographic research. Ramzy also teaches courses on ethnomusicology, music and religion, and music in conflict situations, contributing significantly to the academic discourse surrounding music and identity in contemporary contexts.
Carleton University • Ottawa, ON
Teaching and researching in the interdisciplinary areas of music, sociology, and anthropology, focusing on ethnomusicology and Coptic music.
Includes MEng and MASc options.