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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Film
John Graham produces film on Georgian traditional music, featuring the Ranina Quartet (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Guest Lecture
John A. Graham delivers lecture on Georgian Chant Studies
University of Notre Dame (Jan. 2019)
Singing Workshop
John A. Graham leads a singing workshop investigating the nuances of performing Georgian polyphonic liturgical chant
University of Notre Dame (Jan. 2019)
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"