T. J. Anderson III

T.J. Anderson III is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hollins University, specializing in jazz poetry, African American literature, and transnational cultural studies. A former Fulbright Scholar, he conducted research in Cairo, Egypt, exploring jazz's influence on contemporary Egyptian music. His creative works include poetry collections and collaborative albums such as Devonte Travels the Sorry Route and Blood Octave.

Anderson holds a Ph.D. from SUNY Binghamton, an M.F.A. from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts. His research emphasizes cultural intersections between African American and global artistic traditions, as seen in his work on Aimé Césaire and Egyptian musical fusion.

He has received the Fulbright Scholarship and contributed to literary and musical collaborations. Anderson resides in Roanoke, Virginia, continuing his academic and artistic pursuits while teaching at Hollins University.