Integrating Indigenous ways of Knowing and Being to Promote Individual and Community Wellness: Research Development through the Arts
Friday, May 31, 2024 1pm to 2pm
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2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97330
https://health.oregonstate.edu/research/seminars/2024-05-31Dr. Boudina McConnachie is a distinguished figure in the field of African musical arts, holding an impressive array of academic qualifications including a PhD, MMus (Master of Music), BMus (Bachelor of Music), PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), and RULS. She is affiliated with Rhodes University, where her work focuses on indigenous musical arts pedagogy.
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Boudina McConnachie, PhD, MMus, BMus, PGCE, RULS
Senior Lecturer and Department Head
Department of Music and Musicology
Principal Investigator, Africa Multiple Cluster project, Approaches to African Sonic Pedagogies
Rhodes University. Eastern Cape, South Africa
Dr. McConnachie is recognized as an African musical arts activist, particularly interested in the pedagogy of indigenous musical arts. This interest is evident in her contributions to academic discussions and conferences, such as her involvement in the "Unsettling Paradigms" conference at the University of Pretoria in 2022, which highlights her commitment to challenging and expanding the boundaries of musical arts education.
Her work extends beyond academia into the realm of copyright law and its implications for indigenous musical arts, as indicated by her publication on copyright complications and consequences at the international level. This demonstrates her dedication to addressing the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the preservation and dissemination of indigenous musical traditions.
Overall, Dr. McConnachie's contributions to the field of African musical arts are multifaceted, encompassing educational, activist, and legal perspectives. Her efforts aim to elevate the status and understanding of indigenous musical arts on both a national and international scale.
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