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For which work did Marsalis win the Pulitzer Prize?

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Wynton Marsalis won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1997 for his composition "Blood on the Fields," a jazz oratorio that tells the story of slavery in the United States. The piece incorporates a wide range of musical influences, including African, European, and American folk music, and features a large ensemble of musicians, including a jazz band, a choir, and soloists.
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