About
Carlehr Swanson is a Ph.D. student in Music at the University of Virginia. Her current research interests include gospel music, African American studies, women’s studies, and civic engagement. She founded “Music is Unity,” which takes music performances into the community. Additionally, Carlehr developed and organized a community drumline to bring quality music lessons to underprivileged children in Charlottesville. In 2017, she was 3rd runner-up in the Miss Virginia pageant.
