William Grant Still
classicalcomposer
61
Airplays
39
Stations
8
Countries
0
Followers
About
Born: May 11, 1895 in Woodville Died: December 3, 1978
Born in Mississippi and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, this trailblazing composer left an indelible mark on the music world with over two hundred works spanning five symphonies, four ballets, nine operas, and more than thirty choral pieces. His eclectic education, which spanned institutions from Wilberforce University to the esteemed Oberlin Conservatory of Music, laid the groundwork for a storied career that would intersect with the vibrant cultural movement of the Harlem Renaissance. As a key collaborator with prominent African-American literary and cultural figures, his legacy continues to resonate across genres and generations.
Top Songs
Geographic Reach
No country data available yet
Geographic Reach
No country data available yet
Community discussion