Olmstead Luca

Liberian composer of the national anthem (1826–1869)

"All Hail, Liberia, Hail!" (instrumental)

Olmstead Luca's music for "All Hail, Liberia, Hail!" performed by the United States Navy Band

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Olmstead Luca (1826 – 1869) was a Liberian pianist^[1] and composer. He composed the music for the Liberian national anthem, "All Hail, Liberia, Hail!". He came from a mixed-race family that had immigrated to Liberia from the southern United States.^[2]