MINA CHO
Genres: World Fusion, Third Stream • Korea

Mina Cho is a multifaceted scholar, jazz pianist, and composer based in Boston, with a specialization in Korean music and history. She holds a faculty position at Emerson College's Performing Arts Department, where she imparts knowledge in global music courses, encompassing both traditional and contemporary Korean music. Mina earned her initial doctoral degree in jazz composition and a minor in musicology from the New England Conservatory. Presently, she is in the final stages of completing her PhD in musicology dissertation, which focuses on the work of master Pansori singer Dongjin Park at Brandeis University. For her research and dissertation achievements, Mina has garnered multiple awards. Her academic pursuits revolve around the intriguing intersection of Korean spirituality and music history, inspiring her to transcend cultural boundaries through her research and musical explorations, all while reconnecting with her Korean heritage. Mina's proficiency in classical music and jazz is complemented by her dedication to read more...