Marian Anderson

Photo of Marian Anderson

Born: February 27, 1897, Philadelphia, PA

Died: April 8, 1993, Portland, OR


Biography

Marian Anderson was one of the most famous African-American singers of the 20th century. In 1955 she became the first African American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

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