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Michael Veal is the Henry L. Lucy G. Moses Professor of Music at Yale University and a member of the Yale faculty since 1998. He possesses an extensive background in ethnomusicology, with degrees from Berklee College of Music (B.M., 1986) and Wesleyan University (M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 2001). Veal's research primarily focuses on the musical topics within the black Atlantic cultural sphere, including Africa and the African diaspora. He authored the 2000 biography of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, exploring post-colonial themes and the political implications of music in Africa. His 2007 book, 'Dub: Soundscapes Shattered Songs Jamaican Reggae,' investigates how studio-based innovations influenced post-WWII popular music's structure and conceptual realization. Veal's forthcoming work, 'Living Space,' will analyze under-documented periods in the careers of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. He leads groups such as Michael Veal & Aqua Ife and Michael Veal’s Armillary Sphere, while teaching courses on Music Cultures, Ethnomusicology, and Jazz at multiple educational levels.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Henry L. Lucy G. Moses Professor of Music.
Mount Holyoke College •
Taught undergraduate courses in music.
New York University •
Taught undergraduate courses in music.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.