Henry F. Gilbert
Henry Franklin Belknap Gilbert (September 26, 1868 – May 19, 1928) was an American composer and collector of folk songs. He is best remembered today for his interest in the music of African-Americans around the turn of the 20th century.
Gilbert was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, and attended the New England Conservatory; among his teachers were Edward MacDowell, for composition, and Emil Moll…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- September 26th, 1868
- Died
- May 19th, 1928
- Labels
- Pristine Audio