Daniel Belknap

Daniel Belknap (February 9, 1771 October 3, 1815) was a farmer, mechanic, militia captain, poet and singing teacher.[1] Belknap was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, and was one of the first American composers.[2] He compiled four sacred tunebooks in the years 1797-1806, and also issued a book of secular songs with music. He died in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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  1. Daniel Belknap (1771-1815) David Warren Steel (Editor), Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. February 28, 1999 ISBN 978-0-8153-2410-2
  2. http://www.voxnovus.com/resources/American_Composer_Timeline.htm American Composer Timeline

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