Henry Thacker 'Harry' Burleigh, was an African-American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer known for his baritone voice. He was the first black composer to be instrumental in the development of a characteristically American music. Burleigh is recognized as having helped to make black music available to classically trained artists both by introducing them to […]
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