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Hall Johnson

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American composer and arranger (1888-1970)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1888 to 1970 · aged 82
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Francis Hall Johnson was an American composer and arranger of African-American spiritual music. He is one of a group - including Harry T. Burleigh, R. Nathaniel Dett, and Eva Jessye - who had great success performing African-American spirituals.

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Poster for Hall Johnson's Run, Little Chillun at San DiegoPoster for Hall Johnson's Run, Little Chillun at San DiegoBust of Hall JohnsonBust of Hall Johnson

Awards 2

1975Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1970 · aged 82
Wikipedia
7 languages

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