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John-Carlos Perea, a Mescalero Apache, Irish, Chicano, and German descent, is an Associate Professor in Ethnomusicology at the University of Washington's School of Music, having joined the faculty in Fall 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Music from the University of California, Berkeley (2009), an M.A. in Music from the same institution (2005), and a B.A. in Music from San Francisco State University (2000). His academic career includes previous roles as Associate Professor and Chair in American Indian Studies at San Francisco State University (2010-2023) and Visiting Associate Professor in Music at UC Berkeley (2021-2022). Perea's research interests encompass a broad range of topics including jazz improvisation, urban American Indian cultural life, and the impact of music technology on cultural production. He is also an accomplished GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, having produced 18 albums, and is recognized for his contributions to the field, such as receiving the San Francisco Arts Commission’s American Indian Initiative award for his efforts to reclaim public space for Indigenous perspectives. He actively teaches a variety of courses in music and ethnomusicology at the University of Washington, engaging students with topics such as jazz workshop and powwow cultures.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Joined the faculty at the School of Music, specializing in Ethnomusicology.
San Francisco State University • San Francisco, CA
Led the American Indian Studies department, focused on contemporary issues affecting indigenous peoples.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Taught and conducted research in the Department of Music.
Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT) • Berkeley, CA
Engaged in collaborative research and performance initiatives.
Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.