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Louis Ballard

Composers Datebook by American Public Media

Jul 8, 202600:02:00Health

Synopsis Today’s date in 1931 marks the birthday of the first notable Native American composer of concert music. His name was Louis Ballard, and he was born in Devil’s Promenade in Oklahoma. His father was Cherokee, and...

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Louis Ballard is an episode from Composers Datebook by American Public Media. Synopsis Today’s date in 1931 marks the birthday of the first notable Native American composer of concert music. His name was Louis Ballard, and he was born in De...

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Published Jul 8, 2026, 00:02:00 long, audio available.