W. C. Handy

W. C. Handy (1873–1958) was an American trumpeter, composer and songwriter.

Also recorded as W.C. Handy; W C Handy; WC Handy; Father of the Blues; William C. Handy; William Christopher Handy.

Overview

Recorded at birth as William Christopher Handy.

Born at Florence in 1873, died at New York City in 1958.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are blues.

Works named in the authority record are The Memphis Blues, Saint Louis Blues, Careless Love and Beale Street Blues.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Trustees Award.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“W. C. Handy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q352967: W. C. Handy
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