'My castle on the Nile', 1901. Creator: Unknown. # 2950237

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'My castle on the Nile', 1901. 'New Song Hits introduced by Williams & Walker's Own Big Co.; Sung by the Great Comedian Bert. Williams, by J. W. Johnson, Bob Cole & Rosamond Johnson'. Bert Williams and George Walker were multi-talented African American showmen of the minstrel era, when black performers were forced to conform to the racist stereotypes expected by white audiences. From a collection of sheet music, some examples of which depict African Americans in a derogatory way. Other examples are songs by white musicians purporting to be black.

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Rosamond Johnson: American: Musician, musical arranger, composer
James Weldon Johnson: African-American: Businessman, real estate, writer, civil rights activist, lyricist, songwriter
Bert Williams: American; Bahamian: Entertainer, composer, musician, singer, comedian, actor, lyricist
George Walker: American, African American: Singer, performer, actor, and producer
Jos W Stern & Co: American: Music publishing company
Bob Cole: American, African American: Composer, lyricist, songwriter