1st potential Black composer in America, Sawney Freeman, may have been enslaved in Connecticut; his music revived after 200 years.

Sawney Freeman, a potential 1st Black composer in America, may have been enslaved in Connecticut. His music was performed for the first time in two centuries after research by Diane Orson of CT Public Radio. Freeman's story is being unveiled, with further research needed to confirm his impact on American music history. His music's revival adds to the growing recognition of early Black composers.

May 12, 2024
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