WelcomeToHarlem.com: R. Nathaniel Dett 'was one of the most successful black composers, known for his use of folk songs'

[R. Nathaniel Dett (Library of Congress)]

Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma has compiled a complete Works List for R. Nathaniel Dett (1882-1943). It is featured on the composer's page at AfriClassical.com along with 10 audio samples and a biography researched by Prof. DeLerma. WelcomeToHarlem.com also presents a page on R. Nathaniel Dett, with a biography based on Wikipedia:

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“Robert Nathaniel Dett

Robert Nathaniel Dett (October 11, 1882 – October 2, 1943), often known as R. Nathaniel Dett, was a composer in the United States and Canada. During his lifetime he was one of the most successful black composers, known for his use of folk songs and spirituals for choral and piano compositions in the romantic style.

“He was among the first African American composers during the early years of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. His works often appeared among the programs of William Marion Cook's New York syncopated Orchestra. Dett himself performed at Carnegie Hall and at the Boston Symphony Hall as a pianist and choir director.”