My primary field of research is the study of people making music. My research outputs mainly have a social focus, with much work crossing other disciplinary fields (e.g., Asian Studies, Japanese Studies, Island Studies, Diaspora Studies, Performance Studies and Cultural Studies). The ethnographic component of my research methods includes original field research in diverse contexts, including Japan, small island cultures (e.g., Japanese small islands, and the Channel Islands), and New Zealand.
Molly Liu playing guzheng with backing track at the University of Otago Language Centre & Foundation Year Food Festival 2019. Instrument belonging to University of Otago. Photograph by Henry Johnson, 13 September 2019.
East-Asia Zither Ensemble with guest, Hermione Hai. The ensemble consists of students from the University of Otago, each with their own story and journey with playing and performing on East-Asian Zithers. Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Photograph by Henry Johnson, 17 March 2019.
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