Written by
El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995
Published by
Spoet Publishing Corp.
Date
1972
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W (Folded): 12 1/2 × 9 5/8 in. (31.8 × 24.4 cm)
H x W (Unfolded): 12 1/2 × 19 in. (31.8 × 48.3 cm)
Description
Handwritten sheet music for the piece "Before the White Man Came". Handwritten at top of sheet music is, [BEFORE THE WHITE MAN CAME / Written by / Suliaman El-Hadi]. Handwritten on bottom of sheet music is, [© Spoet Publishing Corp. 1972 Copyright]. Handwriting appears on front and back of paper, with folded inside being blank.
Classification
Written Music
Movement
Black Nationalism
Type
sheet music
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Resistance
Slavery
Spoken word (Poetry)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi
Object number
2014.40.8.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569601877-a3e6-4fd2-af1e-a25a2e76f50b

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