Stephen Foster Stephen Collins Foster , known as the "father of American music," was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century.

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Stephen Foster Stephen Collins Foster , known as the "father of American music," was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century. His songs, such as "Oh! Susanna", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home" wanee River"), "My Old Kentucky Home", more..

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“ #Time and Time Management

“ And for de old folks at home. #Slavery

“ #Dreams

“ #Slavery

“ #Sorrow

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