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The great American contralto Marian Anderson arrives in London in 1936, to perform at Queen's Hall. Acclaimed around the world, Anderson was denied permission to perform at many concert venues in the United States. Anderson was an inspiration to singers everywhere, including the young Jessye Norman.
The great American contralto Marian Anderson arrives in London in 1936, to perform at Queen's Hall. Acclaimed around the world, Anderson was denied permission to perform at many concert venues in the United States. Anderson was an inspiration to singers everywhere, including the young Jessye Norman.
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