"Dixie" is a 19th-century American folk song composed by Daniel Decatur Emmett. Originally performed in minstrel shows, it later became a cultural symbol of the American South and was controversially adopted by the Confederacy during the Civil War. Its enduring popularity reflects complex historical and musical legacies.
"Dixie" is a 19th-century folk song with complex cultural roots, originally written for minstrel shows but later adopted as a de facto anthem of the Confederacy. Its ragtime arrangement reflects early 20th-century musical adaptations.
