In June 2017, I completed a PhD thesis entitled Constructing a History from Fragments: Jazz and Voice in Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1919–1929. This work applied an interdisciplinary methodological approach that incorporated musicology, linguistics, and subaltern studies. The focus was on the appropriation of jazz music produced by underrepresented Black individuals in Boston during this period as a form of protest dialogue. This research builds on my previous work, which examined the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of Latin America, particularly in Chile and Venezuela, and the ways in which underrepresented and oppressed peoples utilized cultural forms of expression to establish their voices when conventional means of dialogue were no longer viable. My current research, entitled Can the Subaltern Play?, seeks to broaden the scope of my previous research, notably my PhD thesis, by focusing on jazz in Boston from 1910 to 1949. This study offers a suitable opportunity to advance my proposed methodological approaches to historical reconstruction over an extended period, allowing for an examination of how the social and cultural dynamics of Black Boston changed from the turn of the century to its mid-point and the causes behind these changes.I am an academic tutor, researcher, and writer employed in Hong Kong, delivering instruction in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes, as well as preparing students for standardised tests such as the SSAT, SAT, ACT, and other entrance examinations. My teaching approach emphasises critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections, enabling students to develop a comprehensive understanding of their subjects while preparing them for academic success.