Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi
Assistant Professor of Music at New York University Abu Dhabi
Schools
- New York University Abu Dhabi
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Biography
New York University Abu Dhabi
Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi, PhD is an applied-ethnomusicologist who received his PhD in ethnomusicology from New York University in 2016. In addition to working as an assistant professor of music, Al-Mulaifi is also a Venice Biennale artist, composer, Khaleeji-jazz musician, and ensemble leader.
His research interests include Kuwaiti pearl diving music, the music of the Indian Ocean civilizations trade routes, global-jazz, and heritage production. His current musical efforts include performing with his ensemble Boom.Diwan where he and traditional Kuwaiti pearl diving musicians merge Kuwaiti bahri (sea) rhythms with global jazz traditions for the purpose of creating a new Kuwaiti music and engaging in a global musical dialog.
Education:
- BA SUNY-Purchase College; MA New York University; PhD New York University
Research Areas:
- Kuwaiti pearl-diving music; Global jazz; Music and sea trade in Indian Ocean; Aesthetics; Philosophy
Courses Taught
- Making Music
- Beginning Group Music Instruction - Guitar
- Music Ensembles
- Individual Music Instruction 1
- Engaging Khaleeji Musical Heritage: An Introduction to Applied Ethnomusicology
- Music and Identity in Trade
- Global Jazz
- Music of the Indian Ocean World
- Music Practice Capstone Project
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