Anderson, Marian (singer), 1897-1993

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Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 - April 8, 1993) was an American singer of classical music and spirituals. Deemed one of the finest contraltos of her time, Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. Anderson toured Australia in 1962. Link to catalogue record.

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