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Oliver Shaw

Born: 13th March 1779, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Died: 31st December 1848, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Nationality: American

Oliver Shaw was one of the first American composers.

Shaw was born at Newport, Rhode Island. A childhood accident and later yellow fever caused him to go totally blind. He studied with organist John Berkenhead and later with Gottlieb Graupner. After studies, he started his musical career in Boston and in Providence where he remained an important musical figure until his death.

One of his students was Lowell Mason.

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