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Anna Celenza is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University, holding a joint appointment in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (The Writing Seminars) and the Peabody Institute. Her interdisciplinary work bridges musicology, history, and cultural studies. She is renowned for scholarly books like Jazz Italian Style and The Cambridge Companion to Gershwin, alongside children’s music-themed literature.
Her research focuses on jazz history, 19th-20th century music, and the cultural intersections of music with politics and identity. Current projects include On the Record: Music that Changed America (W.W. Norton, 2025), examining music’s societal impact. Awards include the Storytelling World Award and Parents Choice Silver Medal for her children’s books.
Celenza’s publications span jazz diplomacy, Liszt’s Italian influences, and Vivaldi’s Baroque innovations. Her work often highlights marginalized contributions to music history, such as Italian musicians’ roles in jazz’s global spread and the cultural politics of fascism-era Italy.
Advising and grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, her joint Peabody appointment suggests involvement in graduate mentorship and collaborative music research projects.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Peabody Institute, though no dedicated lab is named, her work involves cross-disciplinary collaborations in music history and performance studies.
