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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.

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     Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Marian Anderson. 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. Updated: Apr 23,...

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

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   May 15, 2024 · 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. Her 1939 Easter Sunday concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial – after being denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall because of her race – became one ...

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   Who is Marian Anderson?

   • 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 of enslaved Americans, Anderson earned international acclaim in Europe by 1935.

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   When did Marian Anderson die?

   • Marian Anderson, 1940. 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.

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   What did Marian Anderson do for a living?

   • 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.

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   How did Marian Anderson become a singer?

   • Singer Marian Anderson displayed vocal talent as a child, but her family could not afford to pay for formal training. Members of her church congregation raised funds for her to attend a music school for a year, and in 1955 she became the first African American singer to perform as a member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

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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 of...

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7. 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...

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8. www.nytimes.com › marian-anderson-opera-musicMarian Anderson: A Voice of Authenticity and Justice - The ...

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   Nov 5, 2021 · Marian Anderson: A Voice of Authenticity and Justice - The New York Times. A new box set explores the singer whose Lincoln Memorial concert was a 20th-century civil rights milestone. Share full...

9. www.npr.org › sections › pictureshowNew Marian Anderson Album Released : The Picture Show : NPR

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   Aug 27, 2021 · August 27, 202111:15 AM ET. By. Shana L. Redmond. , Tom Huizenga. Editor's note: Marian Anderson: Beyond the Music, a new deluxe set of albums and images, released Aug. 27, captures the life...

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