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Anna Schultz is a Professor in the Music Department at the University of Chicago, where she also serves as the Chair of Music Humanities and Performance Studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of music and religious experiences, particularly in the context of India. She explores themes such as nationalism, performance in Hindu temples, and the dynamics of gendered translation in music. Schultz's work examines the role of music in shaping identities and the impact of diasporic experiences, specifically emphasizing Indo-Caribbean American Hinduism. Her monograph, 'Singing Hindu Nation' (Oxford University Press, 2013), analyzes the contributions of devotional performers in western India and their influence on the anti-colonial movement. Furthermore, her upcoming project, 'Songs Translation: Bene Israel Performance India Israel,' investigates the cultural translations of devotional songs by the Bene Israel Jewish community in India and their interactions with various social groups. Schultz has been recognized with the H. Colin Slim Award from the American Musicological Society and has received fellowships from notable institutions including the American Council of Learned Societies and the Fulbright-Hays Program.
Department of Philosophy