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08/04/1993 Contralto Marian Anderson dies

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Death and life history of Marian Anderson

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Marian Anderson, Singer and Diplomat | Biography

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Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial

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Marian Anderson - Ave Maria

Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. Most of her singing career was spent performing concerts in major music venues. During her time she became an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States during the mid 20th century.
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