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She was an African-American singer whose vocal talent was often overlooked because of her race. Eleanor Roosevelt, among others, brought her talent to notice in the 1930s and 1940s, when the contributions and abilities of black Americans began to be acknowledged by the public at large.
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What is the most famous song by Marian Anderson?
Marian Anderson is known for her stirring version of "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee") among many other songs.
What were some famous songs by Marian Anderson?
Ave Maria
What songs did Marian Anderson sing?
Marian Anderson say opera. Being a contralto, she was able to sing both opera and spirituals. She was the first Negro singer at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.
What year did Marian Anderson sing at the New York Met Opera?
According to Wikipedia, 1955. Read more, below.
Who was a great black contralto singer?
Etta James, Marian Anderson, Gladys Knight Wrong! Etta James and Gladys Knight are not contraltos; they are mezzo sopranos. Whoever wrote that needs to go back to music theory and voice training. I won't comment on Marian because I don't know who she is. As far as a dramatic contralto: Toni Braxton is the only famous dramatic contralto of any type that I can think of from the last few decades. A very famous coloratura contralto is Anita Baker. Contraltos are rare, so I hope you didn't expect a long list.
