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Willian Grant Still
Main St., Woodville,
MS,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 6' 10.2852",
-91° 17' 56.0292"
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Mississippi State Historical Marker |
The dean of African-American composers and one of the greatest classical musicians in American history. Still was born near Woodville on May 11, 1895. In 1930, Still composed Afro-American Symphony, a blues-influenced work. Troubled Island was his first major opera. By the time of his death in 1978, he had written over 150 compositions.
Last updated: 3/26/2016 14:22:17 |
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Willian Grant Still Historical Marker Location Map, Woodville, Mississippi
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