Ingrid Monson

Ingrid Monson is an American scholar known for her research on jazz, Afro-American music, and culture. She explores how music reflects and influences social issues like race, identity, and history. Monson has studied the ways musicians communicate and connect through their art, often highlighting the significance of jazz as a form of cultural expression and resistance. Her work combines musicology, history, and social analysis to deepen understanding of African American musical traditions and their broader societal impact.