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What and Why

I am interested in words.  Spoken ones and sung; rapped and written. I am curious to explore hiphopography and the ways that MC-ing style can be viewed as theory.  Postcolonial readings and popular musicology excite me.  I am passionate about the democratic potential of media; old and new.  I deeply love poetry and slam; am endlessly fascinated by identification, gender and creativity.  Great writing annihilates me.  Learning, teaching, reading, writing and research are lifetime pursuits.  

Hello and Welcome.

My name is Annalise Friend.  This site functions as an e-portfolio for my academic work.  Please click on Portfolio to view and download my Academic Curriculum Vitae, Teacher Evaluation Summary, and other Teaching Feedback.  My About page contains a video where I talk about my academic background and interests.  I also have a separate blog for my work as Slapsista :: Rhythm Movement, and Words Teacher, Performer, and Facilitator here.  Any enquiries please contact me.  Thank you, Annalise