Hanan Davis

Hanan Aseelah Davis is a performing artist and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Psychology from Spelman College, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Ohio State University, and a Master of Education in Music from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Music and Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Additionally, Hanan has trained for over 20 years as a dancer, specializing in traditional West African dances.

Her educational interests are centered on music programs at historically Black colleges and universities, performance as pedagogy, culturally responsive pedagogies, and highlighting the contributions of marginalized groups in vocal repertoire, with an emphasis on composers who are women and composers of African descent.