Dr. Leila Adu Gilmore

Biography

Leila Adu-Gilmore is an Associate Professor in the Music Technology program at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. With a Bachelor of Music degree from Victoria University of Wellington and a doctorate in music composition from Princeton University, she has made significant contributions as a composer and performer. Her work includes collaborations with various renowned groups and has been showcased at prestigious events like the Ojai Music Festival. As a composer-performer, Adu-Gilmore is recognized for her unique style that blends electropop and avant-classical elements. She has received awards, including the Charles Ives Composer Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2022. In addition to her artistic endeavors, she is committed to social change, serving on the board of Die Jim Crow Records, which supports formerly incarcerated individuals. Adu-Gilmore's academic interests include writing about Ghanaian music and black electronic music education, publishing in notable journals and books. Furthermore, she teaches several courses focused on music technology and composition, emphasizing critical discussions of global electronic music and its implications in contemporary settings.

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