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Roland Hayes

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African American singer (1887-1977)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1887 to 1977 · aged 89
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Roland Wiltse Hayes was an American lyric tenor and composer. Critics lauded his abilities and linguistic skills demonstrated with songs in French, German, and Italian. His predecessors as well-known African-American concert artists, including Sissieretta Jones and Marie Selika, were not recorded.

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Roland HayesRoland HayesHayes in 1962Hayes in 1962Historical marker honoring Hayes on the campus of Calhoun High SchoolHistorical marker honoring Hayes on the campus of Calhoun High School

Awards 2

1966honorary doctorate
1924Spingarn Medal

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Roland Wiltse Hayes was an American lyric tenor and composer. Critics lauded his abilities and linguistic skills demonstrated with songs in French, German, and Italian. His predecessors as well-known African-American concert artists, including Sissieretta Jones and Marie Selika, were not recorded. Along with Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson, Hayes was one of the first to break this barrier in the classical repertoire when he recorded with Columbia in 1939.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1977 · aged 89
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9 languages

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