Barès, Basile, 1845-1902

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Musician, composer, pianist. Author of Grande polka des chasseurs à pied de la Louisiane. May be the only piece of sheet music in U.S. history copyrighted in the name of a slave.

From the description of Collection, 1866-1947 (bulk 1866-1888). (Xavier University of Louisiana). WorldCat record id: 34882589

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creatorOf Barès, Basile Jean, 1845-1902. Collection, 1866-1947 (bulk 1866-1888). Xavier University of Louisiana, XULA
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Louisiana
Louisiana--New Orleans
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Composers, Black
Creoles
Musicians, Black
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Birth 1845

Death 1902

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