Christian Gentry (b. 1978) is a sound artist, composer, performer, and educator based in Framingham, Massachusetts. His work spans concert music, sound art, improvisation, and electronic media, often exploring the intersections of acoustic performance, technology, and place.
Recent projects include sound design, composition, and mixing for Rashin Fahandej's A Father's Lullaby, exhibited at Tribeca Immersive (NYC) and recognized with an Award of Distinction at Ars Electronica (Linz). Recent concert works include Punkt für Punkt: 99 Aphorisms for Solo Piano, an evening-length cycle premiered by pianist Jihye Chang, and Sonatina in a Familiar Style, also premiered by Chang. His collaborative practice extends into sound art, performance, and interdisciplinary media. As Maribo, Gentry recently performed Diamond Sea at the Danforth Art Museum, inspired by an exhibition of work by Tim McDonald.
Gentry's music and sound work have been presented at venues and festivals including Ars Electronica, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Akron Art Museum, and the Mazmanian Gallery. He releases music through his label, Utazmaky Music, including Delayed Transmissions (2017), Stockpiles (2019), and Dorlómin (2020). Under the moniker Maribo, he has released Meld (2020), Winteretudes (2020), half-mast (2022), and Spectacle (2023).
Gentry holds degrees from the University of Utah (BM), the University of Louisville (MM), and Brandeis University (PhD). He is a Professor of Music at Framingham State University, where he teaches courses in music technology, electronic music, music theory, popular music history, and audio production.
