John Wesley Work III
John Wesley Work III | |
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| Born | July 15, 1901 Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | May 17, 1967 (aged 65) |
| Education | Fisk University, Columbia University |
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| Known for | Specialist in African American folklore and music |
| Parent(s) | John Wesley Work, Agnes Haynes Work |
| Family | Frederick Jerome Work (uncle), Julian Work (brother) |
John Wesley Work III (July 15, 1901 – May 17, 1967) was an American composer, educator, choral director, musicologist and scholar of African-American folklore and music.