1939-1955
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Marian Anderson had 2 sisters.
She Sang For 62 years or until her husband died
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she had 8 kids!
Marian Anderson is known for her stirring version of "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee") among many other songs.
0. she did not have any kids.
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Marian Anderson gave us the voice. Her voice is one in a million. When she sang it was an amazing sound. Her achievements were recognized and honored with many prizes. 1897 - Marian Anderson born February 27, 1897. 1 1916 - Begins studying with Guiseppe Boghetti. 2 1925 - Marian Anderson performs with New York Philharmonic Orchestra. 3 1930 - Marian Anderson becomes first black female to perform at Carnegie Hall. 4 1939 - Denied use of Constitutional Hall, Marian Anderson sings on steps of Lincoln Memorial. 5 1943 - Marian Anderson marries Orpheus H. Fisher. 6 1955 - Marian Anderson becomes first black singer to perform with Metropolitan Opera as regular company member. 7 1965 - Marian Anderson gives final concert at Carnegie Hall. 8 1993 - Marian Anderson dies April 8, 1993. 9
On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson sang before an estimated crowd of 75,000. Her performance was carried live across America on radio as well.
Many people have sung this song. It is an African spiritual. Some of the more famous singers are Julian Joseph and Marian Anderson.
She faced many obsticles, but she was black, so she couldnt do many things throughout the United States even though she had a fantastic singing voice.