Marian Anderson - Black Voices in Opera and Why They Matter

A video about the incredible story of Marian Anderson–a singer who changed the world! This video is dedicated to the Black Lives Matter Movement and to those that are fighting hard in The United States to change the systematic racism that plagues us even today. I can't even pretend to understand the struggle of the African-American, but I hope my voice will aid the fight! Click the links down below to learn more about Marian Anderson and hear her music!

EDIT: I know that I did not list all the great African-American singers in opera today or in the past, but I wanted to include some more names of amazing Black singers here! Go check these singers out!

Martina Arroyo - Puerto Rican/American Soprano that broke barriers in the 1960s.
Florence Quivar - Mezzo called "one of the most prominent singers of her generation."
Simon Estes - Bass-Baritone among the first generation of Black opera singers in the US
Harolyn Blackwell - American coloratura soprano that has had a great career since the 80s
Isola Jones - Mezzo-Soprano that sang for 16 seasons at the Met Opera House
Kevin Short - Bass-Baritone, made an excellent name for himself in the new opera scene.
Leona Mitchell - Grammy Award-winning operatic spinto soprano

ABOUT MARIAN ANDERSON:
Biography:
http://afrovoices.com/marian-anderson-biography-2/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Anderson
Music:
https://youtu.be/2bytFrsL4_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYoFK761pVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRGZrv0Hl6k

MORE ABOUT BLACK SINGERS PAST & PRESENT:
6 Black Opera Singers Who Changed the Game
https://www.laopera.org/discover/blog/six-black-opera-singers-who-changed-the-game/
Seven Black Opera Singers Who Are Currently Dominating The Game
https://www.laopera.org/discover/blog/seven-black-opera-singers-that-are-killing-the-game/

SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT:
Black Lives Matter:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
Other Resources:
https://www.manrepeller.com/2020/06/black-lives-matter-resources.html

ARTIST RELIEF FUNDS
Boston Center for the Arts Fund: https://bostonarts.org/artists/artist...
Artist Relief Tree: https://artistrelieftree.com/

I do not own any of the music or the clips in this video.

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