Marian Anderson, born in Philadelphia on February 27, 1897, grew from "the baby contralto" to "the voice of the century." | American Experience | PBS

Acclaimed singer Marian Anderson was the first Black woman to perform at the Met Opera, a presidential inauguration, and more. Experience her achievements and our collection of her garments. | Museum of the City of New York

On this day in 1939, Marian Anderson sang a public concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She was originally slated to use Constitution Hall, but the DAR barred Anderson, citing their white-artists-only clause. Sound ON 🔊 to hear her powerful performance in a clip from Smithsonian Spotlight: Scurlock Studio. https://bit.ly/2Fc1J3z | Smithsonian Channel

🤩 CONTRALTO 🤩. Marian Anderson fut la première cantatrice afro-américaine reconnue. C'est l'une des contraltos les plus talentueuses de son temps. Son registre vocal est aussi étendu que son répertoire, et mêle aux mélodies classiques européennes des airs de negro-spirituals. Émotion assurée avec «Crucifixion» et «L'Ave Maria». | INA

960 reactions · 521 shares | In 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course. Decades later, the city’s lasting impression on her was heard through her rendition of the spiritual folk song, “Crucifixion,” which evoked memories of the racial unrest she saw during her time there. | American Masters | Facebook