Harry Burleigh was an American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer known for his baritone voice. The first black composer who was instrumental in developing characteristically American music, Burleigh made black music available to classically trained artists both by introducing them to spirituals and by arranging spirituals in a more classical form. Burleigh also introduced Antonín Dvořák to Black American music, which influenced some of Dvořák's most famous compositions and led him to say that Black music would be the basis of an American classical music.
Christian feast days: Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church)
On September 11, in the year 0, Christian feast days: Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of September 11, one of 462 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 11, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 August 2026.
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