Black Is America

Marian Anderson: The American Contralto Part 2


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How does one become a musical legend?

In the conclusion of Marian Anderson: The American Contralto, we chronicle Marian's journey through Europe as she is called "the voice of the century." After a successful trip to Europe and being met with resistance to perform at Consitution Hall, it led to a concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Later we talk to Charlie Edmunds about her experience teaching music in East Tennessee and a new program she is creating to expose more students to learn how to play black music.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • What Marian needed in Europe and how Roland Hayes helped
  • The type of money Marian was making at her peak.
  • The origin of the Nuremberg Race Laws and how they affected Marian
  • Why Marian was not able to perform at Constitution Hall
  • A significant song she performed at the Lincoln Memorial

Notable figures mentioned in this episode:

Roland Hayes Katherine Mary Dunham Walter White

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