The United States honors the man who wrote the world's most famous folk songs
The United States officially honors Stephen Foster, the 'father of American music,' whose 19th-century melodies like 'Oh! Susanna' became the defining soundtrack of a growing nation and global folk culture.
On January 13, the United States observes Stephen Foster Memorial Day to honor the man who pioneered professional songwriting. During the mid-1800s, Foster composed over 200 songs, including 'Camptown Races' and 'My Old Kentucky Home,' which bridged the gap between classical music and popular folk.
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