This singer, born in Philadelphia PA, made history not only in the music world, but politiaclly as well. A great person to share with young adults, she was thrown into the limelight when she gave a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 following events that led to being banned from singing in another venue. A Museum and Historical Society have been formed in her name and are both located in Center City Philadelphia. While I am not an opera fan, one can appreciate her talent.
Listen to her sing! A
video of her performance in front of 75 000 and millions on the radio is inspiring as one listens to God Bless America.
Pam Munoz Ryan shares Ms Anderson's story in
When Marian Sang, a wonderful picture book to share with all ages.
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I'll have to come back here when Bear's awake and play the music for him.
ReplyDeleteI taught my first VINS (Vermont Institute of Nature and Science) in your Vermont neck of the woods today. Loved it!!!