Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming:’ Why the opera world should take notes
On April 9, 1939 the African-American opera singer Marian Anderson made history when she performed outdoors on the National Mall in Washington. The 42-year-old contralto sang to a …
How Marian Anderson Became an Iconic Symbol for Equality
Aug 14, 2019 · If known at all today, Anderson may be remembered by many as a figure in the Civil Rights Movement. At her peak, however, she “was the Beyonce of her day,” says Ureña.
Solved: Anderson had incredibly widespread appeal—her image …
The use of the phrase "the Beyoncé of her day" advances the author's point of view about Marian Anderson's popularity by putting it in the context of a modern cultural reference, highlighting …
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A New Exhibit Pays Tribute to Marian Anderson
Aug 15, 2019 · The image is iconic: Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated contraltos of her day, wrapped in a fur coat, singing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday …
Marian Anderson sang at Lincoln Memorial - Mississippi Today
Apr 9, 2023 · On a blustery Easter Sunday, opera superstar Marian Anderson (“ the 20 th century’s Beyoncé ”) stepped on a stage constructed at the Lincoln Memorial and sang for the …
'Genius draws no color lines': nine historic performances
Feb 25, 2020 · On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson, the extraordinary vocalist renowned for her interpretations of classical music and spirituals, performed on the National Mall in Washington, …
Fashion, Statement: The Legacy Of Marian Anderson's Fur Coat
Aug 28, 2019 · The coat Anderson wore at her iconic 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance connects her with a legacy of black women performers, from Bessie Smith to Beyoncé, who …
Philly’s Marian Anderson Is Getting Some Long-Overdue Love
Apr 9, 2019 · Born in South Philly in 1897, Anderson was the 20th century’s Beyoncé, an opera superstar who sold out concerts around the globe, entertained presidents and kings, and …
Marian Anderson - Turning The Tables - NPR
August 28, 2019 • The coat Anderson wore at her iconic 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance connects her with a legacy of black women performers, from Bessie Smith to Beyoncé, who …
The Black Queer/Trans Femme Representation of Beyoncé’s …
Apr 22, 2021 · Fallout from Black, feminized divas across history who use audio technologies—Beyoncé’s 2013 “lip-synced” performance at President Barack Obama’s …