Elizabeth Lawrensen, PhD Student

Elizabeth Lawrensen is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology. Her research focuses on Hong Kong/ SE Asia, Chinese Diaspora, Sonic Hauntology, and pop music. Lawrensen's recent projects have included topics such as Lil Nas X, Chinese Copy and Spectacle, and Shen Yun Performing Arts. Enthralled by the nexus of the political, cultural and musical, Lawrensen often writes about pop culture and politics, and would love to talk to you about your favorite music video.   

Lawrensen is also a music educator with experience teaching k-12 music and choir, and received a M.M. in Music Education from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she completed her Master’s Project titled: “Perspectives from Professional Musicians on Issues of Identity, Gender, and the Role of Women in Music.” Lawrensen is also an active member of the diy music community, and has a synth-pop project called  Dalahäst.