Marian Anderson
African-American contralto (1897-1993) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 96
Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
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1994Connecticut Women's Hall of FameAward1993Died8 April 19931991Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1986National Medal of ArtsAward1979Honorary Degree from Spelman CollegeAward1978Kennedy Center HonorsAward1977Ladies' Home Journal Women of the YearAward1973National Women's Hall of FameAward1972Elizabeth Blackwell AwardAward1963In historyMarch on Washington for Civil RightsWith 
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Lived 1897 to 1993 · aged 96
