"Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" is a cantata composed by African American composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in 1898. The piece is based on the poem "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which tells the story of a Native American warrior named Hiawatha. Coleridge-Taylor's composition blends African American music traditions with European classical forms, creating a unique and innovative work that showcases his musical talent and cultural influences. The cantata remains a significant contribution to the classical music repertoire and highlights the creativity and artistry of black composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.