The Musicians of Newport

Every day we uncover new details about the amateur and professional musicians and composers who shaped Newport’s soundscape. This page serves as a growing visual index of the people whose music built Newport’s heritage. Explore further to learn how their stories connect across our archives, blog, and research collections.

Occramer Marycoo, an early Newport composer and music teacher who went by his enslaved name, Newport Garder (c. 1746 - 1826)
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This visual index represents just a portion of the musicians whose work shaped Newport’s musical heritage. Our ongoing research continues to uncover new stories, performances, and archival discoveries. Visit our blog to explore deeper histories, newly digitized materials, and updates from the project.

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