Marian Anderson

Born: 1897-02-27

Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.


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Voice of Freedom

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Released: 2021-02-15

On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the...

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Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson

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Released: 2020-02-23

Marian Anderson, a young girl from South Philadelphia, armed with only a voice, fought to break...

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The March

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Released: 1964-12-31

The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about...

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Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert

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Released: 1939-12-31

Short film which documents Marian Anderson's singing performance at the Lincoln Memorial.

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

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Released: 2022-02-08

A documentary exploring the life, career, art and legacy of Marian Anderson.

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What's My Line?

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First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

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First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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Startime

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First aired: 1959-10-06

Startime is an anthology show of drama, comedy, and variety, and was one of the first American...

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