Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

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Top Songs

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My Lord, What a Morning
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Every Time I Feel de Spirit
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Deep River
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
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I Don't Feel No-Ways Tired

Albums

  • Marian Anderson Performing "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" & 18 More Spirituals

    Aug 2021 • 20 songs

  • Marian Anderson Sings Bach Arias and Great Songs of Faith
  • Marian Anderson Sings Great Spirituals

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Marian Anderson

Biography

A legendary African-American interpreter of both operatic and concert repertoire, Marian Anderson was possessed of one of the finest contralto voices in living memory. Her career was notable not only for her artistic achievements -- which were many -- but also for a dignified tenacity in the face of discrimination. She opened doors for subsequent generations of Black American singers. Anderson was born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia. Having sung since childhood and subsequently studied with a number of teachers in her native city, Anderson first rose to prominence whe...
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