Cheraine Donalea Scott, Ph.D., earned her doctorate from New York University. Her research explores the radical potential of Black cultural innovation and its impact on everyday social life in Britain, particularly through the interplay of sound and visual culture. 

Her current projects examine the countercultural force of Grime music, focusing on its role as a catalyst for youth-led protest during the 2017 and 2019 UK general elections. This project explores how Grime serves as a tool for political resistance and world-building. Additionally, she is investigating the historical arc of Black British music culture—from Jungle and Garage to Grime—through an audiovisual lens. This project examines how shifts in musical genres and sonic landscapes map onto cultural, social, and political changes, using experimental montage to recontextualize history and social movements through sound and visuals. 

Cheraine is also an experienced educator, having taught media studies and music courses at UK and US institutions, including Royal Holloway, University of London; NYU; and LIM College. She advocates for creative, student-centered pedagogies that emphasize experimentation, collaboration, and real-world connection, all within inclusive and dynamic classroom environments.