About Olmstead Luca
Lived 1826 – 1869 (aged 42–43). Olmstead Luca was a Liberian pianist and composer.
Olmstead Luca (1826 – March 27, 1869), also known as Cleveland Luca, was a pianist and composer who lived in Liberia. Born in the United States, he composed the music for the Liberian national anthem, "All Hail, Liberia, Hail!". Prior to leaving for Liberia around 1860, he was the head of a well-established musical family in the United States known as the "Luca Family Singers."
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Who was Olmstead Luca?
Liberian musician
When was Olmstead Luca born?
Olmstead Luca was born in 1826.
When did Olmstead Luca die?
Olmstead Luca died in 1869.
What was Olmstead Luca's occupation?
Olmstead Luca was a pianist and composer.
What nationality was Olmstead Luca?
Olmstead Luca was Liberian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olmstead Luca. https://biography.guide/olmstead-luca/
MLA: "Olmstead Luca." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/olmstead-luca/.
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