Donald Heywood

Sound

Born October 24, 1896 · Tunapuna, Trinidad

Died January 13, 1967

Also known as Donald Heywood Choir

Biography

Donald Heywood was a Trinidadian-born American songwriter, composer, writer and director. He composed for "I'm Coming Virginia" in 1926, which became a hit for Ethel Waters. He became a prominent figure in black musical theater, and produced scores for films such as Moon Over Harlem (1939) and Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941).

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