Rini Cobbey
Rini is a writer, editor, and teacher invested in enhancing enjoyment of--and thoughtful engagement with--popular media, through sharing context and analysis. She has taught hundreds of students courses in humanities, visual storytelling, and communications, and has published academic writing on Iranian and Bollywood films. In her personal life, she snuggles cats, watches birds, and reads everything.
Education
PhD Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies (University of Connecticut)
MA Popular Culture (Bowling Green State University)
Crow Symbolism and Meaning: Mythology to Pop Culture
Crows evoke fear, hope, and amazement. Explore the robust significance of this shiny black bird.
Americana Music: The Genre History and Top Musicians
Americana, an authentic genre blending folk, blues, and country, rooted deeply in America's musical heritage.