A playlist of some of the earliest known music by African-American composers writing in the traditions of European classical music.
Newport Gardner, 1746-1826.
Francis Johnson (1792-1844).
“The Wildflower Wreath” by Aaron J.R. Connor (d. 1850), sung by the great African-American tenor George Shirley:
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Professor O'Connell's Music History Blog: Class Assignments, Readings, Listening Examples, and Random Stuff 