
Josh Kun
@jdkun
Professor | Author | Curator | MacArthur Fellow | Next: Beats Across Borders: A Migrant Songbook, book for MCD/FSG | more: linktr.ee/jkun
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On June 10th Wolfson College, Oxford, visual artist Carlos Amorales, vocalist Sarmen Almond, and theorist Josh Kun will examine the intersections of art and music for the Institute of Music and Philosophy's 'The Sound of Painting' event. Info here: rb.gy/srjx0v #ArtAndMusic



Oh and if I didn't mention it... it's PUBLICATION DAY!! You can get TRAVELING: ON THE PATH OF JONI MITCHELL at your favorite bookseller's or listen to the audiobook with the great Hillary 🙃 Huber voicing!!



In "Blues Mamas and Broadway Belters: Black Women, Voice, and the Musical Stage" Masi Asare explores the cultural linage of icons like Ma Rainey, Eartha Kitt, and Bessie Smith. Read the intro at ow.ly/Fik450SW3Px



If you thought July 4th is lit, Sept. 15 is about to blow your mind. USC and Getty are lighting up the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum sky with Cai Guo-Qiang's firework drone show to kick off the PST ART exhibit. today.usc.edu/explosive-usc-…






Congrats to Josh Kun on his Grammy nomination for Best Album Notes as part of the soundtrack of "Al Son de Beno." The film is by Ilán Lieberman about his late father, legendary Mexican folklorist Beno Lieberman (son of Jewish, Polish & Ukrainian immigrants). reyvinilo.com/al-son-de-beno/

Cultural historian Josh Kun discussed how music and art foster dialogue at Northwestern Qatar’s Dean's Global Forum. Drawing from his DJ experience, he highlighted how music helps us "juggle differences" and find connection, while also reflecting on LA as a cultural hub shaped by migration.


⭐️Faculty Spotlight: Please join me in recognizing Josh Kun of USC Annenberg ! He serves as Vice Provost for the Arts, and is Professor and Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication at USC Annenberg. And, he's nominated for a Grammy! Learn more about Josh: provost.usc.edu/josh-kun/

