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American Anthem: Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony'

NPR | By Tom Huizenga
Published November 24, 2018 at 6:52 AM CST

Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony" is an anthem to American roots. It was written by a foreigner and required white classical musicians to respect black spirituals and Native American music.

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Tom Huizenga
Tom Huizenga is a music producer for NPR Digital Media.
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