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

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.