William L. Dawson (composer) - Notable Works

Notable Works

  • Negro Folk Symphony (1934)
I. The Bond of Africa
II. Hope in the Night
III. O Let Me Shine!
  • Jesus Walked the Lonesome Valley
  • Talk about a Child That Do Love Jesus
  • King Jesus Is a-Listening.
  • Soon Ah Will Be Done-a wid de Troubles of the World
  • "Mary Had a Baby" (Christmas spiritual, dedicated to Robert Shaw)
  • "Every Time I Feel the Spirit"

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