31 Days Of Black British History Day Seven: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Classical Music Pioneer

Samuel Coleridge Taylor, known as the African Muller, was a pioneering composer born in 1875 in London. He broke barriers in classical music by incorporating African elements, gaining fame with his composition 'Hiawatha's Wedding Feast'. His work was celebrated internationally, even earning him an invitation to the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt. Taylor's legacy paved the way for future Black musicians, showing that classical music can reflect diverse voices and experiences.

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