Joseph Funk (1778-1862) was an American composer, music educator, and publisher known primarily for his contributions to shape note singing and choral music in the United States. He is best known for his compilation of "The Southern Harmony," a shape note hymn book published in 1835. This book played a significant role in the development of folk and religious music traditions in the South and contributed to the shape note singing tradition that became popular in the 19th century.
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