Dan Emmett

American composer of 'Dixie'

Dan Emmett - American composer of 'Dixie'
Born

October 29th, 1815
210 years ago

Died

1904
121 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American composer and musician, active in the 19th century. Contributed significantly to the development of American popular music. Best recognized for composing the song 'Dixie', which became an anthem of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Worked as a performer in various minstrel shows and founded the Virginia Minstrels, one of the first minstrel troupes in the United States. Emmett's work paved the way for future developments in American music and entertainment.

Composed the song 'Dixie'

Founded the Virginia Minstrels

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