Award
National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1872032 · wikidata
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Louis W. Ballard
1931-07-08 – 2007-02-09
Life & Legacy
Louis W. Ballard (July 8, 1931 – February 9, 2007) was a Native American composer, educator, author, artist, and journalist. He is "known as the father of Native American composition."
Occupation & Career
composer, painter, songwriter, journalist, musician, educator
Education
University of Oklahoma; University of Tulsa
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship; Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship · Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
University of Oklahoma · University of Tulsa
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1872032 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1872032 — wikidata View source
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