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This is the little corner of the internet where I collect bits of my professional, musical, and academic history. - John A. Graham
John A. Graham is a scholar, entrepreneur, traveler, student of life, a father and husband, and a teacher. He lives in Tbilisi, Georgia, with his wife and children, but keeps close ties with family and friends in the United States. He sings in a church choir, supports local musicians and NGOs with his voice in the Tbilisi community, and regularly travels the region.
John A. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University (2003), a masters and a doctorate in historical musicology from Princeton University (2015). Graham has received prestigious awards and grants including:
- "2016 Outstanding Foreign National Scientist of Georgian Studies" from the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of the Georgian Government;
- Writing Fellowship grant, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) (2013);
- Arthur Mendel University Fellowship in Music, Princeton Music Department (2006-2007);
- Fulbright Research Grant in Tbilisi, Georgia (2004-2005);
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Interview (Library of Congress)
John A. Graham is interviewed by Steve Winnick and Thedocia Austin for the Homegrown Music series of the Library of Congress (January, 2022). The one hour interview covers a range of topics mostly related to the history and practice of Georgian traditional chant both then and now. We also discuss the exchange of music through Georgian choirs visiting the LOC over the years, and the Capitol Hill Chorale of Washington DC on tour performing in Georgia, organized by JohnGrahamTours.
Performance-Lecture (Library of Congress)
John A. Graham delivers an invited lecture on Georgian Chant, with members of the Anchiskhati Church Choir performing (March, 2016). A new blog post details the event.
New York Times
Feature travel article highlights John A. Graham and one of the unique tours offered by www.JohnGrahamTours.com
Travel Section: "Music and Ancient History in the Caucasus"
