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Bookmark or Share- How Marian Anderson Took the World by Storm | SmithsonianOne of the greatest contraltos in the history of American music, Anderson is best known for breaking color barriers. Indeed, no female American performer achieved more historic firsts.
- About Marian Anderson · Marian Anderson - University of PennsylvaniaAbout Marian Anderson Childhood and Youth in Philadelphia On February 27, 1897, Marian was the first of three children born to John and Anna Anderson in their South Philadelphia home.
- Marian Anderson - WikipediaMarian 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.
- Marian Anderson | African American Singer, Civil Rights Activist ...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.
- How Marian Anderson Became an Iconic Symbol for EqualityAnderson became the first black soloist at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955, playing Ulrica in Verdi’s opera Un ballo in maschera. A portrait of her in character by Richard Avedon...
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