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Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster

1826–1864

United States

It's the only song in the database and one of his most lyrical pieces. It beautifully showcases his ability to express…

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About Stephen Foster

Stephen Collins Foster was born on July 4, 1826, in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania—a birthday that seems almost too fitting for a man who would go on to influence the sound of a young nation. He grew up in a middle-class family with little formal musical training, yet by his early twenties, he was crafting songs that became ingrained in the American consciousness.

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