Title

Robert Nathaniel Dett was a composer, organist, pianist and music professor

Caption

R. Nathaniel Dett, head-and-shoulders portrait. Robert Nathaniel Dett (October 11, 1882 – October 2, 1943), often known as R. Nathaniel Dett and Nathaniel Dett, was a composer, organist, pianist and music professor. While born in Canada, he spent most of his professional career in the United States. During his lifetime he was a leading Black composer, known for his use of African-American folk songs and spirituals as the basis for choral and piano compositions in the 19th century Romantic style of Classical music. He was among the first Black composers during the early years of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP24A00_271

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No

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NA

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Rights managed

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69,8Mb (1,8Mb) / 13,6in x 20,0in / 4065 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

R Nathaniel Dett Robert Nathaniel Dett Nathaniel Dett composer organist pianist music professor Canada career United States Black composer African-American folk songs spirituals choral piano compositions 19th century Romantic style Classical music American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ASCAP music

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