John Wesley Work, Jr.
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 100 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 6,1871 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Nashville |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | September 7,1925 |
| Died | Nashville |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Children | John Wesley Work III |
| Julian Work | |
| Albums | 50 Best-Loved Hymns |
| Books | Folk Song of the American Negro |
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| ID | 905634 |
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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