[Michigan State University Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen talks about classical conductor and pianist R. Nathaniel Dett].

Michigan State University Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen talks about R. Nathaniel Dett, Michigan resident and world renowned classical conductor and pianist. Junttonen relates how Dett, of African-Canadian and African-American decent, attended Oberlin College in Ohio, toured the world teaching and composing and eventually settled in Battle Creek, Michigan. Junttonen plays selections of Dett's compositions and explains his influence on American music. She also describes Dett materials held in the MSU Archives and other collections. She answers questions from the audience. Junttonen is introduced by MSU librarian Michael Rodriguez. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia series. Held at the Michigan State University Main Library.

Recorded by the Vincent Voice Library, Oct. 9, 2013.