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Robert Nathaniel Dett was a distinguished composer, organist, pianist, and music professor. His work is deeply rooted in African-American folk songs and spirituals, crafted within the 19th-century Romantic style of classical music. Dett was a pioneering figure, adept at transforming these traditional elements into fresh choral and piano compositions. His legacy lies in bridging the rich tapestry of African-American musical heritage with classical forms, establishing him as a leading Black composer of his era.