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Katherine Schofield is a music historian specializing in South Asian music history, particularly during the Mughal period. Her research spans the musical cultures of North India, its visual art, and the intersections of music with Islam and empire. Schofield's work explores elite musical culture in the Deccan region from 1570 to 1860, focusing on Persian and Urdu sources. She has published significant works, including 'Music and Musicians in Late Mughal India: Histories of the Ephemeral, 1748–1858.' As a Principal Investigator for a European Research Council Starting Grant and a British Academy Mid-Career Fellow, she contributes to the understanding of music's role in historical narratives and the arts. Schofield welcomes PhD projects in fields related to global music history, Islam, and colonialism. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in public engagement, delivering lectures at prestigious events and serving on international boards. Schofield advocates for the rights of musicians in Afghanistan post-2021, highlighting the cultural impact of political changes on music.
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