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John Wesley Work, Jr.

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Gender Male
Death99 years ago
Date of birth August 6,1871
Zodiac sign Leo
Born Nashville
Tennessee
United States
Date of died September 7,1925
DiedNashville
Tennessee
United States
Children John Wesley Work III
Julian Work
Albums50 Best-Loved Hymns
BooksFolk Song of the American Negro
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ID905634
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John Wesley Work, Jr. Life story


John Wesley Work Jr. was the first African-American collector of folk songs and spirituals, and also a choral director, educationalist and songwriter. He is now sometimes known as John Wesley Work II, to distinguish him from his son, John Wesley Work III.

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