Description: (American Songwriter, Entertainer and Founder of the First Troupe of the 'Blackface')
Dan Emmett was an American composer and entertainer who founded the Virginia Minstrels, the first troupe of the blackface minstrel tradition. He is best known for composing the song "Dixie," which became a popular anthem of the American South. Emmett's career was marked by his significant contributions to minstrelsy, a form of entertainment that combined music, comedy, and dance. His work with the Virginia Minstrels and his iconic songwriting have had a lasting influence on American music history.