John Powell (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Powell (musician)

American pianist, ethnomusicologist and composer

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1882

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 15-Aug-1963

Profession: composer, pianist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About John Powell (musician)

  • John Powell (September 6, 1882 – August 15, 1963) was an American pianist, ethnomusicologist and composer.
  • He helped found the White Top Folk Festival, which promoted music of the people in the Appalachian Mountains.A firm believer in segregation and white supremacy, Powell also helped found the Anglo-Saxon Clubs of America, which soon had numerous posts in Virginia.
  • He contributed to the drafting and passage of the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which institutionalized the one-drop rule by classifying as black (colored) anyone with African ancestry.

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