Selwyn Walford Young
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Selwyn Walford Young usually known as Walford Young, was a Belizean musician
and composer
. Among his most famous compositions is Belize's national anthem
, "Land of the Free", accompanying lyrics written by Samuel Haynes.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. Among his most famous compositions is Belize's national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
, "Land of the Free", accompanying lyrics written by Samuel Haynes.
See also
- Land of the FreeLand of the FreeLand of the Free is the national anthem of Belize. The words were written by Samuel Alfred Haynes and the music by Selwyn Walford Young in 1963. It was officially adopted in 1981.-Lyrics:-External links:**...