Margaret Bonds
American composer and pianist (1913–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Margaret Allison Bonds (March 3, 1913 – April 26, 1972)[1] was an American composer, pianist, arranger, and teacher. One of the first Black composers and performers to gain recognition in the United States, she is best remembered today for her popular arrangements of African-American spirituals and frequent collaborations with Langston Hughes.[2]
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Born | Margaret Allison Bonds (1913-03-03)March 3, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, US |
Died | April 26, 1972(1972-04-26) (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, US |
Alma mater | Northwestern University |
Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist |
Spouse |
Lawrence Richardson (m. 1940) |
Relatives | Monroe Alpheus Majors (father) |
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