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George Washington Johnson

George Washington Johnson (c. October 1846 – January 23, 1914) was an American singer and pioneer sound recording artist. Johnson was the first African American recording star of the phonograph. His most popular songs were "The Whistling Coon" and "The Laughing Song".

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
October, 1846
Died
January 23rd, 1914
Labels
Victor
Last updated: April 20th, 2023

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