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  1. Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) [1] 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. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Marian Anderson, one of the finest contraltos of her time and the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Discover how she overcame racial discrimination and sang for presidents, kings and millions of listeners.

  3. 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. 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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  4. Feb 7, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Marian Anderson, a contralto and international singer who triumphed over racial prejudice and became an inspiration for America’s civil rights movement. Explore her milestones from 1897 to 1993, including her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial, her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, and her role as a Goodwill Ambassador.

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  5. 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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  7. Feb 15, 2022 · Learn how opera singer Marian Anderson broke racial barriers in the music industry and the civil rights movement. Discover her achievements, such as being the first African American to perform at the Lincoln Memorial, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Philharmonic.

  8. Jan 29, 2021 · Learn how the legendary singer faced racism and discrimination in Europe and America, and how she became a civil rights icon with her Lincoln Memorial concert. Explore her musical journey, from Scandinavia to Salzburg, and her encounter with Toscanini.

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