1. Curriculum Vitae
Daniel Núñez
13843 Legend Way #104
Broomfield CO 80023
Phone: 303.523.6575 303.604.0081
daniel.nunez@colorado.edu
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Ethnomusicology
University of Colorado at Boulder, December 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Music
University of Colorado at Boulder, May 2004
Sofege and Music Theory
Conservatorio Nacional Juan José Landaeta, 1997
Caracas, Venezuela
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor of Music Fundamentals and Music Appreciation
Colorado Community College Online
Fall 2011-Present
Assistant Director of the University of Colorado Mariachi Ensemble
Univesity of Colorado at Boulder
Spring 2012
Adjunct Professor of Music of Africa
University of Colorado at Boulder
Fall 2011
Instructor of Music Appreciation Course
University of Colorado at Boulder
August 2006-Spring 2011
Director and Founder of the University of Colorado Caribbean Ensemble
University of Colorado
August 2009-2010
Guitar Instructor
University of Colorado at Boulder
August 2007-2009
Co-Director of the University of Colorado West African Ensemble
University of Colorado at Boulder
Spring-Fall of 2008
2. Instructor of World Music Course
University of Colorado at Boulder
Summer of 2007
Guitar Instructor for the University of Colorado West African Ensemble
University of Colorado at Boulder
August 2005-2007
Graduate Assistant for the University of Colorado West African Ensemble
University of Colorado at Boulder
August 2005-2007
Music Teacher & Native Language Tutor in Spanish
Boulder Valley Public Schools
2004-2006
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Regional Property Manager
Boulder Housing Partners
February 2016-Present
Area Manager
Boulder Housing Partners
September 2015-January 2016
Property Manager and Relocation Specialist
Boulder Housing Partners
December 2011-August 2015
Occupancy Specialist
Boulder Housing Partners
August 2008-December 2011
Administrative Assistant
University of Colorado at Boulder
Office of Financial Aid
1998-2002
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The role of music in shaping cultural and individual identities with an emphasis
on Afrovenezuelan communities. Applied ethnomusicology and performance.
The development of hybrid forms of popular music in urban areas around the
globe, music and social change, music and migration, and music and racism.
PUBLISHED WORKS
Nuñez, Daniel. “Francisco Pacheco” in Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin
American Biographies. Oxford, England; New York, USA: Oxford
3. University Press, pending publishing 2016
Nuñez, Daniel, and Monte Perdido. “El Zoco” in Crossing the American Crisis.
Dir. Michael Fox and Silvia Leindecker. Oakland, California: PM Press,
2011
Nuñez, Daniel. “Ruben Blades” in Musicians and Composers of the 20th
Century.
Pasadena, California: Salem Press Inc., 2009
Nuñez, Daniel, and Monte Perdido. “777” in Beyond Elections. Dir. Michael Fox
and Silvia Leindecker. Oakland, California: PM Press, 2008
Interview with Luis Guevara. In Guía Puerto Cabello, July 2007
Nuñez, Daniel, and Monte Perdido. The Big Sleep. CD. Paris, France: Monte
Perdido, 2001
CONFERENCES & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Society for Ethnomusicology 2009
“Ethnicity, Place, and Afrovenezuelan Culture: Local, National, and
Diasporic Identities in San Millan’s Musical Practices”
Mexico City, Mexico, 2009
Society for Ethnomusicology/Southwestern Chapter 2009
“Ethnicity, Diaspora, and Afrovenezuelan Music: Reconnecting with
Mother Africa in the Age of Globalization”
Boulder, Colorado, 2009
Guest Instructor and Performer for Performance Art Courses
“Sound in Performance Art”
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, Colorado, 2008-2009
Guest Instructor and Performer for World Music Courses
“Music in Latin America”
Metro State College of Denver
Denver, Colorado, 2007-2009
Society for Ethnomusicology 2007
“Music, Identity, and Afrovenezuelan Culture: the Dynamics of a Contemporary
Tradition as Manifested in the Central Coast Region”
Columbus, Ohio, 2007
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES & ACTIVITIES
Study Abroad
West African Music and Culture
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
Summer program 2002
4. Workshops
Neighborworks Property Management Certificate
Los Angeles, California
02/2014
Destra Process Improvement Facilitation Training
City of Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
01/2014
Customer Service Bootcamp
Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado
11/2012
NAHRO Property Management
Metro West Housing Solutions
Lakewood, Colorado
06/2012
Colorado NAHRO Conference
Breckenridge, Colorado
05/2011
EXCEL Training
Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado
06/2010
QUADEL Assisted Multi-Family Housing/Section 8/Public Housing
NAHRO
Denver, Colorado
08/2009
Tambores de San Millán and Culo e’ Puya
Fundación Bigott
Caracas, Venezuela
Summer 2006
Singing and Playing with the Mbira
Zimbabwean Music Festival (Zimfest)
Portland, Oregon
August 2003
Mariachi Music
University of Colorado at Boulder.
Boulder, Colorado
August 1998
5. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Performance
Quilombo Sound System
Bass player, guitar player, composer, arranger, and performer
Performed in Colorado
2014-Present
Paa Kow’s By All Means Band
Guitar player, arranger, and performer
Performed in Colorado and Oregon
2011-2013
Orquesta la Brava
Performer
Performed in Colorado
2012
University of Colorado Mariachi Ensemble
Assistant Director, performer
Performed in Colorado
Spring 2012
University of Colorado Caribbean Ensemble
Director, performer
Performed in Colorado
2009-2010
University of Colorado West African Highlife Ensemble
Director, assistant, organizer, guitar instructor, dancer, and performer
Performed in Colorado and Wyoming
2001-2009
Charlie Sounds Highlife Ensemble
Guitar player, arranger, composer, and performer
Performed in Colorado
2002-2008
Farouche
Performer
Performed at the Denver Art Museum, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and the
CU Art Museum
2006-2008
Caña Dulce
Composer and performer
Performed in Colorado
2005-2006
6. Gamelan Tunas Mekar
Performer
Performed in New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado
2000-2005
Cocobon
Played guitar, bass, synthesizer, percussion, and composed
Performed in Colorado
2002-2004
University of Colorado Japanese Ensemble
Shamizen player, dancer, and performer
Performed in Colorado
1999-2004
Monte Perdido
Played guitar, bass, and composed.
Performed in France, Italy, Spain, and USA
1999-2001
Recordings
Quilombo Sound System
“Quilombo”, pending release 2016
Paa Kow’s By All Means Band
“Ask!,” 2014
Paa Kow’s By All Means Band
“Hand Go Hand Come,” 2012
Gamelan Tunas Mekar
“Kembali Ke Bali,” 2007
Selasee Atiase
“Run,” 2006
CU Multicultural TV Program
Musical Theme for the Program, 2005
Cocobon
“Multiply,” 2004
Monte Perdido
“The Big Sleep,” 2001
Exhibitions
Everything’s Possible
Photo and Music Performance
2002
7. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
American Music Research Center Award
Fall 2009-2010
Colorado Music Scholarship
Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Colorado Music Scholarship
Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Colorado Music Scholarship
Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Colorado Music Scholarship
Fall 2005-Spring 2006
LANGUAGES
Spanish and English fully proficient
8. REFERENCES
Dr. Kwasi Ampene, Director, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology
Center for World Performance Studies
School of Social Work Building
1080 South University Ave.
Suite 2607
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
ampene@umich.edu 734-936-2777
Cell 720-935-4981
Dr. Thomas Riis, Director, American Research Center; Professor, Musicology
College of Music
301 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder CO 80309 303-492-7540
Thomas.riis@colorado.edu
Dr. Jay Keister, Professor, Ethnomusicology
College of Music
301 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder CO 80309 303-492-5469
Jay.keister@colorado.edu
Dr. Brenda M. Romero, Associate Professor/Coordinator of Ethnomusicology
301 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder CO 80309
Brenda.romero@colorado.edu 303-492-7421
Home 303-650-2445
Cell 303-378-4281
Armando Pares, Assistant Dean of Continuing Education
Division of Continuing Education
178 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder CO 80309 303-492-6370
Armando.pares.@colorado.edu
9. Dr. George Rivera, Area Head, Professor, Integrated Arts
Department of Art and Art History
318 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
George.rivera@Colorado.edu 303-492-8374
Home 303-432-9532
Tim Beal, Director of Sustainable Communities
Boulder Housing Partners
4800 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
bealt@boulderhousingpartners.org 720-564-4610
10. Dr. George Rivera, Area Head, Professor, Integrated Arts
Department of Art and Art History
318 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
George.rivera@Colorado.edu 303-492-8374
Home 303-432-9532
Tim Beal, Director of Sustainable Communities
Boulder Housing Partners
4800 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
bealt@boulderhousingpartners.org 720-564-4610
