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Marian Anderson (1897-1993) is a cultural icon whose contralto voice broke through racial barriers in the operatic world and ultimately in American society. Her beautiful illustrious voice is most memorable through her controversial recital on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 and her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955.
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Marian Anderson's Trailblazing Moments to remember:
"When I was a little girl, I had the privilege to have the World Book Encylopedia in my room. My mom introduced opera to me through Jessye Norman... However, when I grew into my profession and the discovery of myself as a woman of color in the arts, I began to understand the magnitude of the incredible Marian Anderson." -Tanisha
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1939: Performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being denied to perform at Constitution Hall because of race
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1939: Awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal
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1955: Became the 1st black woman to perform at the Metropolitan Opera
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Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963
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Awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978
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Honored with the National Medal of the Arts in 1986
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Became a Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient in 1991
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TANISHA’S PICKS: DVD’S, SOUND RECORDINGS & MORE
This opera talk features Tanisha’s favorite books, DVD's and recordings featuring the iconic Marian Anderson. Click the link to purchase some of them for your own collection.
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Voice of Freedom
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Marian Anderson: A Portrait in Music
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Marian Anderson: Spirituals
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Marian Anderson: Prima Voce
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Marian Anderson: Let Freedom Ring!
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Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppi Verdi
Metropolitan Opera, 1955
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