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"The Negro Speaks of Rivers" is one of Hughes's earliest poems and is considered to mark the beginning of his career as a poet. [10] Sandra Merriweather in the Encyclopedia of American Poetry considered the poem to be one of Hughes's best works, [ 10 ] and it has been described as his "signature" poem.
Hughes's poems "Harlem", "Mother to Son", and "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" were described in the Encyclopedia of African-American Writing as "anthems of black America". [7] Scott Challener, professor of English and American Studies, [8] deemed the poem "one of the most influential poems of the 20th century." [5]
Margaret Allison Bonds (March 3, 1913 – April 26, 1972) [1] was an American composer, pianist, arranger, and teacher.One of the first Black composers and performers to gain recognition in the United States, she is best remembered today for her popular arrangements of African-American spirituals and frequent collaborations with Langston Hughes. [2]
The foundation derives its name from a 1921 poem by Langston Hughes (1902–1967) titled "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," the last line of which is "My soul has grown deep like the rivers. [2] The foundation is led by Maxwell L. Anderson, who serves as its president, and a member of its board of trustees.
Primus choreographed "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes (here, photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1936) After gaining much praise, Primus' next performances began in April 1943, as an entertainer at the famous racially integrated night club, Cafe Society Downtown. For 10 months her energy and emotion commanded the stage, along ...
Hughes's poems "Mother to Son", "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", and "Harlem" were described in the Encyclopedia of African-American Writing as "anthems of black America". [4] The linguist John Rickford considers Hughes's use of African-American Vernacular English to be representative of "a convention of dialect writing rather than an accurate ...
Originally known as "Epilogue" "I, Too" is a poem written by Langston Hughes that shows a want for equality through patience whilst going against the idea that patriotism is limited by race.
The Negro Speaks of Rivers (L. Hughes), for soprano & piano (1961) Ps xlix, SATB, timpani (1979) African-American Celebration (Dickerson), SATB (1984)