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Biography
Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
Awards & recognition
- Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame · 1994
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1991
- National Medal of Arts · 1986
- honorary degree from Spelman College · 1979
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1978
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- Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year · 1977
- National Women's Hall of Fame · 1973
- Elizabeth Blackwell Award · 1972
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 1963
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
- Spingarn Medal · 1939
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Grammy Awards
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