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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Marian_AndersonMarian Anderson - Wikipedia

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   Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals . Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.

2. www.biography.com › musicians › marian-andersonMarian Anderson - Songs, Family & Facts - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Deemed one of the finest contraltos of her time, Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. In 1955, Marian...

3. www.britannica.com › biography › Marian-AndersonMarian Anderson | African American Singer, Civil Rights ...

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   6 days ago · Marian Anderson (born February 27, 1897, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died April 8, 1993, Portland, Oregon) was an American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time.

4. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersMarian Anderson biography and timeline | American Masters - PBS

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   Feb 7, 2022 · Marian Anderson is a contralto and international singer that triumphed over racial prejudice and became an inspiration for America’s civil rights movement. Born in 1897, the granddaughter...

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     The Philadelphia Orchestra gave a ‘stunning’ musical tribute to Marian Anderson, but there’s still more to do

     Marian Anderson took a star turn this weekend at the Kimmel Center. On Saturday afternoon, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra was renamed in honor of the South Philadelphia-born contralto ...

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     Philadelphia Orchestra renames hall after hometown legend Marian Anderson

     On April 9, 1939, the 42-year-old American contralto and international star Marian Anderson walked onto a temporary stage on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and began to sing. She opened with ...

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6. www.npr.org › 2019/08/27 › 753475676Marian Anderson: The Most Modest Trailblazer : NPR

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   Aug 27, 2019 · Classical singer Marian Anderson was one of the all-time greats — both as an artist, and as a cultural figure who broke down racial barriers. She is best known for performing at the Lincoln...

7. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersFive firsts that made Marian Anderson famous | American ...

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   Feb 15, 2022 · Best known for her concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, opera singer and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson made history with these five groundbreaking achievements. 1. She won...

8. www.nytimes.com › 1993/04/09 › obituariesMarian Anderson Is Dead at 96; Singer Shattered Racial Barriers

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   Apr 9, 1993 · Marian Anderson, whose velvety contralto and dignified, affecting stage manner melted the hearts of music lovers around the world, and whose determination helped shatter racial barriers in the...