1913–1972. American composer in the Harlem Renaissance tradition.

African American composer and pianist associated with the Harlem Renaissance; known for art songs, choral works, and orchestral pieces drawing on African American spirituals and poetry. Often programmed alongside Florence Price in contemporary recitals highlighting underrepresented voices.

Signature works: Credo, Simon Bore the Cross, The Ballad of the Brown King, Three Dream Portraits, Montgomery Variations.