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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 singer to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. Find out how she overcame racial discrimination and became a cultural icon with her voice and activism.

  3. 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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  4. Apr 4, 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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  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 and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson made history with these five groundbreaking achievements: winning a scholarship from the National Association of Negro Musicians, signing with RCA Victor, performing with the New York Philharmonic, singing at the Lincoln Memorial, and performing at the Metropolitan Opera.

  8. Jan 29, 2021 · Learn how the legendary singer faced racism and fascism abroad and became a civil rights icon at home. Discover how she sang spirituals and classical music with equal artistry and defied the Salzburg Festival ban in 1935.

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