Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958
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Handy, William Christopher
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Handy, William C. (1873-1958).
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Handy, W. C.
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Handy, W.C. (William Christopher)
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William C. Handy
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Handy, William 1873-1958
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W.C. Handy
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ハンディ, W. C
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Handy, Wiliam Christopher.
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Handy, William C.
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William Christopher Handy
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African American composer known as "Father of the Blues; bandmaster for Mahara's Minstrels in Chicago, Ill.; founder of Pace and Handy Music Company.
African Americna composer and musician as well as music publisher in New York. He was known as the "father of the blues" because he codified, composed and popularized the blues songs.
Composer; cornetist; bandleader and publisher, W.C. Handy's fame rests upon his work as a composer. Handy wrote and published more than 150 songs and arrangements of folksongs, mainly spirituals and blues. The popularity of Handy's songs helped to make black folk blues a permanent part of America's popular music.
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Composer; cornetist; bandleader and publisher, W.C. Handy's fame rests upon his work as a composer.
Handy wrote and published more than 150 songs and arrangements of folksongs, mainly spirituals and blues. The popularity of Handy's songs helped to make black folk blues a permanent part of America's popular music.
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Subjects
Musicians
African American authors
African American composers
African American musicians
African Americans
African Americans
Blues (Music)
Blues musicians
Blues (songs, etc)
Composers
Composers
Composers
Jazz
Minstrel shows
Popular music
Popular music
Popular music
Music publishing
Music publishing
Piano music (Blues)
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Americans
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African American composers
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United States
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United States
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Lewiston (Idaho)
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Idaho--Lewiston
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Memphis (Tenn.)
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