“You've got to appreciate the things that come from the art of the Negro and from the heart of the man farthest down.”
Quote by William Christopher Handy
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William Christopher Handy
William Christopher Handy, known as the 'King of the Blues', was an American composer. Born on November 16, 1873, and died on March 28, 1958. Handy is renowned for his blues music compositions, with 'St. Louis Blues' being his most iconic work. more
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