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Sophia M. Enriquez works at the intersections of Latino Appalachian music, migration, and regional culture. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Duke University, having also received a secondary appointment as an Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. Sophia earned her PhD in ethnomusicology from The Ohio State University, where she also obtained graduate certificates in Folklore. Her teaching focuses on the Program in Latino/a Studies in the Global South, emphasizing the community and belonging within music education. She has engaged in research highlighting the cultural dynamics within bluegrass music and its educational implications. Additionally, she has contributed to various scholarly and artistic works, including a recent project examining the narratives surrounding the Appalachian region and its diverse populations.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaches courses in the Program in Latino/a Studies in the Global South and conducts research on the intersections of music, culture, and identity.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)