W. C. Handy - Later life - Article Index

Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy: Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873–March 28, 1958) was a African American blues composer and musician, often known as "the Fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy: Encyclopedia Ii - W. C. Handy - Later Life
Following publication of his autobiography, Handy published a subsequent book on African American musicians entitled "Unsung Americans Si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy: Encyclopedia Ii - W. C. Handy - Transition: Popularity Fame And Business
In 1909 he and his band moved to Memphis, Tennessee and established their presence on Beale Street. At that time, American society and cu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy: Encyclopedia Ii - W. C. Handy - Musical And Social Development
His musical endeavors were varied, and he sang first tenor in a minstrel show, moved from Alabama and worked as a band director, choral d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W. C. Handy: Encyclopedia Ii - W. C. Handy - Early Life
He was born in Florence, Alabama to freed slaves, Charles Bernard Handy and Elizabeth Bewer Handy. His father was pastor of a small charg...   » Read the article