John Powell (musician)
John Powell (September 6, 1882 – August 15, 1963) was an American pianist, ethnomusicologist and composer. Along with Annabel Morris Buchanan, he helped found the White Top Folk Festival, which promoted music of the people in the Appalachian Mountains. A firm believer in segregation and white supremacy, Powell also helped found the Anglo-Saxon Clubs of America, which soon had numerous posts in Virginia. He contributed to the drafting and passage of the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which institutionalized the one-drop rule by classifying as black (colored) anyone with African ancestry.
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| Born | September 6, 1882 Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Died | August 15, 1963 (aged 80) Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Education | University of Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer |
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