Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

Birthday: 1897-02-27

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography: 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.

Movies

The March
The March

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

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Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert
Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert

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

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

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

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

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

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Voice of Freedom
Voice of Freedom

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

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