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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University
The Twentieth Century
William Grant Still

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William Grant Still is a key composer of the 20th Century who helped bring musical expression to what is called the "Harlem Renaissance." Like Gershwin, it can be said he led a double life as performer of popular music and composer of concert works. To find out more about this composer, who was also the first African American conductor of a major symphony orchestra, consult the resources provided below.









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