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Jeff Todd Titon is a prominent scholar with over 50 years of professional experience in folklore and ethnomusicology. He has published numerous articles, films, recordings, and ten books, including 'Early Downhome Blues' and 'Sound Ecology: New Selected Essays'. Titon developed a deep understanding of public folklore and applied ethnomusicology emphasizing social responsibility. He has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions, most notably at Brown University and Tufts University, where he co-founded the MA program in ethnomusicology and contributed to American Studies. Titon is known for his advocacy of musical cultures as ecosystems and has actively engaged in ethnographic field research since the 1960s, focusing on collaborative approaches. His ongoing projects include an appeal for sound ecology and research on the Old Regular Baptists' hymnody. Titon has received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Scholarly Achievement Award from the American Folklore Society and holds honorary titles in various professional societies. His diverse research interests reflect his commitment to cultural sustainability, sound communication, and the interplay between music and environment.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Served as a professor in the Department of Music and directed the doctoral program in ethnomusicology.
Tufts University • Medford, MA
Held a joint appointment in the Department of English and the Department of Music, founded the MA program in ethnomusicology.
Department: Department of Economics