Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
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Selwyn Baptiste
Selwyn Baptiste was a Trinidad and Tobago-born pioneer of the introduction of the steel drum into Britain, forming the country's second steel band in 1967, and early organizer of London's Notting H...
Person, Community / Clubs, Education, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands
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Eton Boating Song
Written by William Johnson Cory. First performed in 1863, the first verse goes:. . . . Jolly boating weather, And a hay harvest breeze, Blade on the feather, Shade off the trees,...
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Sir Charles Santley
Opera singer.  Born Liverpool. Died at home, where the plaque now is.
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Spring Song by Mendelssohn
One of the short lyrical piano works in 'Songs Without Words' by Mendelssohn. Allegretto grazioso: 'Frühlingslied' ('Spring Song') (A major), MWV U 161. Song no.6 in Book 5, Op. 62 (1842–44). This...
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Elisabeth Welch
Singer and actor. Born Elisabeth Margaret Welsh at West 61st Street, New York. Her career started in the chorus of 'black' Broadway shows. She was promoted to solo roles and travelled to Paris in t...
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