Poet and scholar TJ Anderson III will discuss his journey as a writer and share readings from his award-winning poetry.
Anderson is professor of English at Hollins University. His research focuses on jazz poetry, African American literature, and the work of Aimé Césare. A former Fulbright Scholar, he lived in Cairo, Egypt, where he taught at Cairo University and conducted research on the influence of jazz on contemporary Egyptian music. He is the author of Devonte Travels the Sorry Route, At Last Round Up, River to Cross, and Notes to Make the Sound Come Right: Four Innovators of Jazz Poetry. He has produced two poetry and music collaborations, The Mask with William Bolcom and Songs of Illumination with T.J. Anderson Jr., and the highly-acclaimed spoken word album Blood Octave.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. RSVP attendance here.
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