How does one become a musical legend?
In the conclusion of Marian Anderson: The American Contralto, we chronicle Marian’s journey through Europe as she is called “the voice of the century.” After a successful trip to Europe and being met with resistance to perform at Consitution Hall, it led to a concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Later we talk to Charlie Edmunds about her experience teaching music in East Tennessee and a new program she is creating to expose more students to learn how to play black music.
In this episode, you will hear:
- What Marian needed in Europe and how Roland Hayes helped
- The type of money Marian was making at her peak.
- The origin of the Nuremberg Race Laws and how they affected Marian
- Why Marian was not able to perform at Constitution Hall
- A significant song she performed at the Lincoln Memorial
Notable figures mentioned in this episode:
Roland Hayes Katherine Mary Dunham Walter White