Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson, born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, was an American
contralto singer. She began performing at local functions from age six and made
her first recordings for the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1923. Anderson
performed with renowned orchestras throughout the United States and Europe
between 1925 and 1965. In 1939, after being denied use of Constitution Hall due
to racial segregation, she gave a critically acclaimed open-air concert at the
Lincoln Memorial steps. She became the first African American singer to perform
at the Metropolitan Opera in January ...
Carry Me Back to Old VirginnyMarian Anderson
Deep River
4:11
Ellens Gesang III ("Ave Maria"), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52Lanza, Marian Anderson, Plácido Domingo, Robert Russell Bennett and Price
Deep River
7:22
He's Got the Whole World in His HandsDenyce Graves, Marian Anderson and Franz Rupp
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands And 18 Other Spirituals
2:23
He's Got the Whole World in His HandsMarian Anderson
American Anthem: Songs and Hymns featuring Denyce Graves and Others
2:22
O Little Town of BethlehemMarian Anderson
2:48
