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Edmond Dédé (1827-1903) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Savings and the help of friends led him to study in Europe. Jacques-Francois Halevy was an instructor at the Paris Conservatory of Music. He finished his studies, moved to Bordeaux, France, married, and remained in France until his death.

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Edmond Dede (1827-1901) Biographical sketch focuses on his move to France. Includes Naxos discography. www.naxos.com/composer/btm.asp?fullname=Dede,%20Edmond

Edmond Dede (1827-1903) The life and music an African American composer, conductor and "Creole Romantic" who fled racism in New Orleans and lived in exile in France. ChevalierDeSaintGeorges.Homestead.com/dede.html

French Creoles | Edmonde Dede Illustrated biography from frenchcreoles.com growing out of his New Orleans roots. www.frenchcreoles.com/MusicEvents/edmonddede/edmonddede.htm

Edmond Dédé Musical overview, life summary, timeline, and related links. www.classical-composers.org/cgi-bin/ccd.cgi?comp=dede