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Leroy Hurte

1915–2011

United States

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Leroy E. Hurte (May 2, 1915 – April 16, 2011), was an American businessman, music conductor, composer, educator, author, guitar player and vocalist, music store owner, and record producer. He was one of the few Black symphony conductors in the United States. Hurte was active in Los Angeles, California.

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