Marian Anderson

  • Born: 27 - 02 - 1897
  • Death: 08-04-1993
  • Genre: Classical
Biography: Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her voice was a rich, vibrant contralto of intrinsic beauty." Most of her singing career was spent performing in concert and recital in major music venues and with major orchestras throughout the United States and...  [read more]