"Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" is an iconic poem written by the African American composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in 1898. The poem is based on the traditional Native American tale of Hiawatha and Minnehaha and celebrates the union of the two lovers in a grand wedding feast. This poem is notable for its incorporation of Native American themes and its exploration of love and unity across different cultures. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, often referred to as the "Black Mahler," was a prominent composer and conductor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his innovative compositions that blended classical music with African and African American influences. His work, including "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," remains an important part of Black musical history.