In the Bottoms: The True Song of the South - Robert Dett Melanated Moments in Classical Music

Joshua introduces Robert Nathaniel Dett, a quintessential Diasporic composer who blended African-American folk music traditions with classic European musical styles to create masterful and unique compositions. A performance by William Chapman Nyaho of Robert Nathaniel Dett's piano suite, In the Bottoms, is showcased to illustrate Robert Nathaniel Dett's prowess as a musical scenescape painter.

Featured Music:
"In the Bottoms" by Robert Nathaniel Dett, performed by William Chapman Nyaho
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