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John Wesley Work III

John Wesley Work III
Born(1901-07-15)July 15, 1901
Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States
DiedMay 17, 1967(1967-05-17) (aged 65)
EducationFisk University, Columbia University
Occupations
  • Musicologist
  • composer
  • educator
  • choral director
  • scholar
  • folklorist
Known forSpecialist in African American folklore and music
Parent(s)John Wesley Work, Agnes Haynes Work
FamilyFrederick Jerome Work (uncle), Julian Work (brother)

John Wesley Work III (July 15, 1901 – May 17, 1967) was an American composer, educator, choral director, musicologist and scholar of African-American folklore and music.


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