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Marian Anderson: Musical Icon
Marian Anderson, noted contralto, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the dedication of a mural commemorating her free public concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday in 1939.
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How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change
Tom quoted the “Star Spangled Banner” and ended by shouting as loud as possible the ambiguous coda, “Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!” Concert singer Marian Anderson used the anthem to evoke a ...
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Voices of Change: Inaugural Anthem Performances Through the Years
Inaugural ceremonies have historically featured prominent performances of the national anthem. Artists ranging from Marian ...
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From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Here's a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations:John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States ...
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Opinion: How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change
Tom quoted the “Star Spangled Banner” and ended by shouting as loud as possible the ambiguous coda, “Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!” Concert singer Marian Anderson used the anthem to evoke a ...