The composer Elie Siegmeister once called Langston Hughes the 'most musical poet of the twentieth century', highlighting how much of Hughes's poetry lends itself to musical settings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Langston Hughes found inspiration in the work of musicians, from popular forms to jazz and classical repertoire, and took pride in composers and performers being fascinated by his poems and plays.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'Dreamer: A Portrait of Langston Hughes', celebrates the centenary of the birth of Langston Hughes, an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at two locations: the studios of WFMT Radio in Chicago, IL, and the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Great Hall, both in 2001.
Performer Biography
William Warfield, a renowned American baritone and actor, narrates several tracks on this album.
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