Kristin McGee

Kristin McGee is professor of popular music at the University of Groningen, performing musician and soundscape aritst. She has written on women in jazz media (Some Liked it Hot 2009), new media and social networks, 1920s sound films, Orientalism in popular music and Amsterdam’s electronic jazz scene. In Chicago and Groningen she has worked with musical groups Las Toallitas, Blue Turtle Tea Party, Funkadesi, Nerve Tonic, the Tinsel Trio and Hora Est. Before acquiring a real job Kristin worked as a caterer, archivist, fruit factory laborer, nursing home assistant, French tutor and music teacher. While not writing, researching, teaching or playing her saxophone – you may find her cooking slow food, watching documentaries or cutting her hair.