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Louise Meintjes is a Marcello Lotti Professor at Duke University with a dual appointment in the Department of Music and the Department of Cultural Anthropology. Her research focuses on ethnographic studies of sound, particularly the relationships between voice, body, and media in the context of dance music. Meintjes examines how artistry and politics intersect in sound arts, paying attention to the craft of music and dance-making, as well as the sensory experiences that shape our understanding of living and relating through the arts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the socio-political ramifications of sound, particularly regarding issues of injury and injustice through her work. Meintjes' impressive academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, where she also earned her Master of Music degree. She has authored several publications, including books and articles that delve into the aesthetic significance of music and its historical contexts in South Africa, especially focusing on the impacts of colonialism and apartheid. Her current projects explore the everyday rhythms of urban environments, further establishing her as a leading voice in contemporary sound studies.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)