Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897 in Philadelphia, PA. Award-winning contralto opera and spiritual singer who was a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. The Marian Anderson Award was founded in her honor to help young singers.
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About
Award-winning contralto opera and spiritual singer who was a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. The Marian Anderson Award was founded in her honor to help young Singers.
Before Fame
With no musical training, she relied heavily on her church choir. She entertained the troops during the Korean War.
Trivia
She was an active supporter of the civil rights movement, participating in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Family Life
She married Orpheus H. Fisher on July 17, 1943.
Associated With
Anderson inspired many artists, including Leontyne Price.
