Loren Kajikawa

Loren Kajikawa, an Associate Professor of Music at George Washington University, dives into the racial dynamics of music education. He questions the exclusive focus on classical music and its impact on representation within academia. Kajikawa advocates for a more inclusive curriculum that embraces genres like hip-hop. He also explores innovative transcription methods for hip-hop music and examines the relationship between sound and racial identity, highlighting how beats shape perceptions in the genre.