Harry Burleigh, 1920s
- Description:
- Henry Thacker "Harry" Burleigh was an African-American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer known for his baritone voice. The first black composer instrumental in developing characteristically American music, Burleigh made black music available to classically trained artists both by introducing them to spirituals and by arranging them in a more classical form.
- Date:
- [1920s]
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Photographer:
- Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
- Collection:
-
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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