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Georgetown history professor Maurice Jackson discusses Marian Anderson's Lincoln Memorial concert and other episodes of the fight for Civil Rights in Washington made by musicians and athletes.
This podcast episode elucidates the remarkable life of Marian Anderson, a pivotal figure in American history renowned for her contributions to both music and civil rights. We delve into her profound impact on society, particularly her courageous performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which signified a monumental moment in the struggle against racial segregation. Our guest shares insights from his extensive research, revealing Anderson's dual legacy as an acclaimed artist and a trailblazing humanitarian. He emphasizes her unwavering faith and humility, qualities that shaped her character and fueled her philanthropic endeavors. Through this discussion, we aim to illuminate Anderson's enduring influence and the vital lessons her life imparts to contemporary society.The dialogue unfolds with an amiable exchange between two speakers, who traverse the realms of personal reflection and historical significance. The podcast commences with a cordial greeting, which sets a congenial tone for the ensuing discussion. A notable theme emerges as the speakers delve into the life and legacy of Marian Anderson, an iconic figure whose contributions to the civil rights movement and the arts have largely been overlooked. The conversation highlights the profound impact of Anderson's groundbreaking concert at the Lincoln Memorial, an event that symbolized a pivotal moment in American history, transcending racial barriers and paving the way for future civil rights advancements. As the speakers reflect on the weight of Anderson's achievements, they articulate the necessity of recognizing her role as a trailblazer and a source of inspiration for generations to come. The dialogue is enriched by personal anecdotes and reflections on mentorship, underscoring the importance of guidance in shaping one's journey and aspirations. The speakers articulate their admiration for Anderson's character, illuminating her humility and dedication to philanthropy, which further cements her legacy as a remarkable individual who used her voice for the greater good. Overall, the podcast serves as a heartfelt tribute to Marian Anderson, encouraging listeners to engage with her story and recognize her enduring influence on American culture and society.Takeaways: The podcast discusses the remarkable legacy of Marian Anderson, a significant figure in American history. Emil shares his personal journey and the influential mentors who guided him throughout his life. The conversation emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals and the value of perseverance. Listeners are encouraged to explore the life and accomplishments of Marian Anderson through Emil's new biography.
This podcast episode elucidates the remarkable life of Marian Anderson, a pivotal figure in American history renowned for her contributions to both music and civil rights. We delve into her profound impact on society, particularly her courageous performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which signified a monumental moment in the struggle against racial segregation. Our guest shares insights from his extensive research, revealing Anderson's dual legacy as an acclaimed artist and a trailblazing humanitarian. He emphasizes her unwavering faith and humility, qualities that shaped her character and fueled her philanthropic endeavors. Through this discussion, we aim to illuminate Anderson's enduring influence and the vital lessons her life imparts to contemporary society.A salient feature of this episode is the exploration of Marian Anderson's life, which is depicted through the lens of personal narrative and historical context. The speakers engage in a thoughtful analysis of Anderson's significance, particularly emphasizing her courageous defiance against racial segregation in the arts. The conversation draws attention to her historic performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, facilitated by Eleanor Roosevelt, an act that not only showcased her extraordinary talent but also marked a critical juncture in the fight for civil rights in America. The speakers express their astonishment at Anderson's multifaceted legacy, which encompasses her achievements in music as well as her philanthropic endeavors, demonstrating her commitment to uplifting others in her community. Through the discussion, listeners are invited to reflect on the lessons of perseverance and faith that permeated Anderson's life, as articulated by the speakers' personal reflections and the wisdom imparted by their mentors. This narrative thread not only honors Anderson's memory but also serves as a call to action for contemporary audiences to recognize and emulate her spirit of resilience and service. The episode culminates in a poignant reminder of the importance of remembering and celebrating figures like Marian Anderson, whose contributions have shaped the cultural landscape of America.
April 9, 1939. After racial segregation laws block her from performing at Constitution Hall, Black opera star Marian Anderson performs an outdoor concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This episode originally aired in 2024.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this day, April 9, in 1939, Marian Anderson made history with a powerful concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the chance to perform at Constitution Hall because of her race. The Daughters of the American Revolution had barred her, but former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt intervened—resigning from the group in protest and helping arrange the open-air performance. Anderson sang before a crowd of 75,000 people, while millions more listened by radio. The concert became a defining moment in civil rights history, showcasing Anderson's talent and resilience in the face of discrimination. Her voice echoed not only through the National Mall but also through the conscience of a nation struggling with segregation and injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the course of the past year, I have done a number of episodes on contraltos singing a wide range of material. Toward the end of last year, I did a program on Bach contraltos, which featured just a few of the best (and my favorite) contraltos in this genre. At the time, I had an overflowing cornucopia of material and today I have reorganized and expanded that material to bring you a set of Bach arias particularly appropriate for the Lenten Season. And thus I present to you today, arias from the Passions sung by Julia Hamari, Marian Anderson (pictured), and Friedel Beckmann, but also cantata arias by such eminent contraltos as Kathleen Ferrier, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Carol Brice, Jennie Tourel, Carolyn Watkinson, Ria Bollen, Brigitte Fassbaender, Norma Lerer, Alfreda Hodgson, Birgit Finnilä, Elena Obraztsova (yes, you read correctly!), Anna Reynolds, and Else Brems. Non-contralto guest appearances include Arleen Augér, Peter Schreier, and Aldo Baldin. If you are not a Christian, fear not, for behold, there is much in Bach's music that draws the listener in on any number of levels, not just (or even primarily) a theological one. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.
Most people want to change the world for the better, and I would assume nearly all of those want to be remembered for the good work they did in life. However, our subject today actually did a lot of her most notable work followed by the statement "Don't tell anyone." Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Emile Joe Henwood III. Joe, as he likes to be called, has done the most exhaustive studies on one of our truly great civil rights leaders who has been lost to time. Marian Anderson was an African American singer, who inspired major names like Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) before they ever approached their famous days. So why do so few people even know her name? ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Anderson ) ( Www.WhyWeLoveMarian.Com ) ( https://a.co/d/9Ehbqge will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Remembering a Great American Hero Marian Anderson" ) Let's inspire those to follow! And having talked about a unifier of such legendary proportions, I just want us all to come together. I don't care who you voted for, because at the end of the day I want us all to succeed. I keep hearing people screaming across both sides at how the other is stupid or failing, but there is no forward momentum in that. We should all want each other to succeed for the betterment of humankind. In other news... March is halfway over, and here the rankings are still strange: 1. Hong Kong. Can someone in Hong Kong tell me why the sudden spike in popularity? 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. The United States, with California, Missouri, and Washington at the top. 4. Australia, with Western Australia still at a small lead. 5. Canada, with Ontario keeping them above Israel, who is now right behind them. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
The Valley Girls had the pleasure and honor to chat with historian and writer Holley Snaith about the enduring legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt, visiting Val-Kill, Holley's photo restoration project at Val-Kill, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Marian Anderson's legendary Lincoln Memorial concert, the Eleanor Roosevelt School, and how FDR mixed his martinis. Save the Date! The Hudson Valley Food and Wine Festival ticket PRESALE is coming up April 1st & 2nd! Check out our January interview with Debbie Gioquindo, the Hudson Valley Wine Goddess, for more on the festival! Thanks for listening! To help support the Valley Girls, please follow our podcast from our show page, leave a rating and review, and please spread the word and share our podcast with others. We really appreciate your support!To stay up to date and for more content you can find us at valleygirlspodcast.com, at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsPodNY, at YouTube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and also check out the Newsletter and Pod Squad tab on our website to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and join our Facebook Group so you never miss a thing! All links can also be found in our Instagram bio.Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Emile Henwood, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Remembering a Great American Hero: Marian Anderson, the Lady from Philadelphia. Together, they dive into the extraordinary life of Marian Anderson, a trailblazing singer and civil rights icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Marian Anderson's story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. From her iconic 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial, which inspired a young Martin Luther King Jr., to her groundbreaking role in integrating the arts and civil rights, Anderson's life is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one individual can have on the world. Through this conversation, you'll discover how her principles and approach to overcoming adversity can help you navigate your own challenges, boost your productivity, and find deeper meaning in your personal and professional life. Let's dive in! What We Discuss (00:02:01) Introduction to Emile Henwood (00:06:37) Impact of Marian Anderson's life (00:07:38) Emile's son's perspective (00:11:31) Marian Anderson's financial success (00:12:23) Influence on Martin Luther King Jr. (00:13:35) Jackie Robinson's integration (00:15:32) Marian's principles and resilience (00:21:41) Marian's devotion (00:26:03) Historical figures in business (00:27:14) Importance of the arts (00:29:00) Reflections on the book Notable Quotes [00:03:58] “I felt an unmistakable nudge from the Lord to dive deeper into the life of Marian Anderson right at that point.” – Emile Henwood [00:09:05] “Without prayer and faith, she would have no voice and she would have never had a career like she had.” – Emile Henwood [00:21:41] “I'm telling my Catholic friends, you don't own the franchise on sainthood designations because here is a Protestant who was a saint.” – Emile Henwood [00:22:51] “Rather than sending a thousand missionaries, they chose to send one saint, and they sent Marian Anderson by herself with only her piano accompanist.” – Emile Henwood Resources Emile Henwood Website: https://www.emilehenwood.com/ Book: Remembering a Great American Hero: Marian Anderson Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
From the bold reinvention of Maria Callas to the grace and resilience of Marian Anderson, this episode blends history, inspiration, and lifestyle insight for performers and everyday women alike. Bri also shares practical confidence tips inspired by these legends, plus an exclusive Spring Sale from Thrive Market—your go-to source for clean beauty, sustainable pantry items, and wellness staples. Whether you're an opera lover, a working artist, or a woman balancing a 9-to-5 with creative dreams, this episode is your reminder that you, too, can break the mold. Host Bri Cooper Email: 728productions@gmail.com Thanks to our partners at THRIVE MARKET! Join today and get 30% off your first order as well as a gift up to $60. Visit www.thrivemarket.com/bricoopermezzo Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Soprano SHOPPINGBy merch from my website: OPERALUSCIOUS HOLIDAY SHOP! Shop my merch!Merch Need a part time job! Try Reflex app for retail ssignments use my referal code bcooper621 https://workreflex.com/?code=BCOOPER621 Use my Rakuten Code
Todays co-host is country music star Duane Parker. We play Duane on Country Underground Radio. Check Duane out at http://duaneparker.net/And see where he will be playing and new songs he is releasing. And on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dparker1971Nataional Kahlua day. Entertainment from 1985. Pokemon released, Saccharin created, New Orleans celebrates their 1st Mardi Gras. Todays birthdays - Marian Anderson, Joanne Woodward, Elizabeth Taylor, Howard Hessman, Mary Frann, Johnny Van Zant, Adam Baldwin, Rozonda "Chili" Thomas, Josh Groban, Kate Mara. Leonard Nimoy died.Intro - I aint Johnny Cash - Duane ParkerKahlua songSay it right - Nelly FurtadoIt just comes natural - George StraITBlue eyed devil - Duane ParkerIt's hard to see when the pavement is wet - Duane ParkerAve Maria - Marian AndersonWKRP in Cincinnati TV themeNewhart TV themeBrickyard road - Johnny Van ZantNo scrubs - TLCYou raise me up - Josh GrobanExit - I want to grow old with you - Duane Parkercountryundergroundradio.com
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Today I present the African American soprano Ellabelle Davis (1907-1960) who during the late 1940s and early 1950s was greatly celebrated as a concert singer and who appeared around the world, the “Toast of Three Continents” as an early Musical America ad featuring the soprano proclaimed. She even appeared on the operatic stage, primarily as Aida, though her artistry was best suited to the concert platform. Additionally and unusually for the time, she made a number of recordings, including two 10-inch LPs for London-Decca records in 1950. During my research into Ellabelle Davis, I discovered that she had made a second series of recordings, a group of 78s for the Philips record company. I had assumed that, because of their format, these were earlier recordings, but upon further research, I found that these were recorded in 1952 with the Danish pianist Kjell Olsson (1917-1997) at the time of her final tour of Denmark. And to my surprise and delight, these included not only two sides of French art song, but also a disc of spirituals which she did not record elsewhere, and even the Brahms Zigeunerlieder, long a staple of her concert programs. In her day she was frequently written up in the New York Times and appeared repeatedly in high-profile concert appearances in the city, and even moreso, around the world. Yet her career was slowed by illness, and she died prematurely at the age of 53 of cancer, after attempting a career comeback the previous year. I present a number of her extant studio recordings and attempt to place her career within the context of larger social issues in the United States (and around the world) at that time, including considering why artists like Dorothy Maynor, Marian Anderson, and Davis herself, heavily promoted by the mainstream and celebrated for their modesty and dignity (always coded language!), were a more palatable counterpart for white audiences to more progressively-minded artists like Paul Robeson Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.
Marian Anderson was an internationally-acclaimed contralto and goodwill ambassador for the United States government. A woman of faith, she was devoted to her mother and family for her entire life. Anderson masterfully navigated deconstructing and reconstructing her performative identity, which enabled her to attain the status of iconic internationally-renowned contralto and U.S. government asset who broke multiple barriers of race and gender.
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Friday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time ,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music. Applicants should be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States and have a concentration in music in their course of study. Music performance, composition, theory, or education are all areas that students may be specialized in to qualify for the scholarship. They should...Article Link
President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients, including actor Denzel Washington, basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and posthumously, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. The ceremony took place in the White House East Room, where Biden praised the recipients for their contributions to America's fabric. Established in 1945, the Medal of Freedom was modernized by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 to honor figures like Marian Anderson, the first African-American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art
This special episode explores the incredible legacy of businessman and visionary philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. How he was born to German Jewish immigrants, rose to become the President of Sears Roebuck and the meaningful way that his legacy continues to live on and have meaningful impact to this day…! Inspired by the Jewish ideals of tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) and a deep concern over racial inequality in America, Rosenwald used his wealth to become one of America's most effective philanthropists. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, Rosenwald joined forces with African American communities during the Jim Crow era to build 5,300 schools, providing 660,000 black children with access to education in the segregated American South. The Rosenwald Fund also provided grants to support a who's who of African American artists and intellectuals and numerous artists that Eric represents and promotes, including Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, William Artis and others who were greatly helped by Rosenwald Foundation funds. Featuring Community Leader Roger Smith; Eric's cousin from Virginia - from the very school that Eric's Mother attended that was built thanks to the generosity of Rosenwald that is an historic landmark… They discuss how Dunbar Schoolhouse came about, how the building itself had been assembled and how Roger, alongside his Family have been instrumental in restoring and maintaining the school. Preserving its history through an on-sight museum — committed to keeping the story of Dunbar Schoolhouse alive..! The various wonderful community programs that they currently run and the significant role that the school plays in the community. Filmmaker Aviva Kempner joins Eric from Washington. They discuss her feature-length historical documentary about Julius Rosenwald entitled “Rosenwald: A Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities” and all the wonderful things she learned in the process of making the film. They discuss Rosenwald's background and life — the role of his Rabbi and how it motivated his philanthropic efforts… meeting Booker T. Washington and the strong friendship that they forged. Realizing the need for and power of education as a way to uplift communities and becoming involved in building schools in the rural south. Addressing the needs for housing brought about by the Great Migration, funding the building of housing and YMCAs for African Americans and supporting countess artists and intellectuals including Marian Anderson, James Baldwin, Ralph Bunche, W.E.B. DuBois, Katherine Dunham, Ralph Ellison, John Hope Franklin, Zora Neale Hurston, Jacob Lawrence, Dr. Charles Drew, Augusta Savage, and Langston Hughes. His genius in “matching grants”, the way it made the community feel self-empowered and invested in the mission. The theory of ‘spending down' and how its principles helped inspire other philanthropic institutions. The unique design and ingenuity of the building construction… the power of community and how his work continues to live on today. They explore what lead to her making movies — from being the daughter of a Holocaust Survivor, a passionate activist and viewing movies as a powerful tool to educate people. The many films she's made throughout her life and is in the process of producing and her dedication to telling stories that celebrate the lives of lesser-known Jewish heroes for over forty years…! For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART Connect with us ONLINE: Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography
President Joe Biden became emotional as he honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers, and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients. Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah were among 20 recipients of National Medals of Arts, while the 19 recipients of National Humanities Medals included playwright-screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and historian Jon Meacham. Three of the medals were awarded posthumously: The late singer Selena Quintanilla and artist Ruth Asawa are arts medal winners and the late chef-author Anthony Bourdain was among the humanities medal winners. “Above all, you are the masters of your craft that have made us a better America with all of you have done,” Biden said at the White House ceremony. Biden grew emotional as he recounted that Dr. Martin Luther King, as a ten-year-old boy, listened on the radio to Marian Anderson sing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 after she had been denied from performing at Constitution Hall. Decades later, when King delivered his famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Biden recounted that Anderson was there to sing again. “She sang, “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands,” Biden said. “My fellow Americans, today we honor that legacy.” Biden also told the winners that the moment was a “very consequential time in the arts and humanities in America” because “extreme forces are banning books, trying to erase history, spreading misinformation.” The arts medals are given “to individuals or groups who are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States.” Other humanities winners included former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo, actor-literacy advocate LeVar Burton, cartoonist Roz Chast, and philanthropists Wallis Annenberg and Darren Walker. The humanities medals honor “an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the human experience, broadened citizens' engagement with history or literature, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to cultural resources.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.
Today (for what I hope are obvious reasons) begins a short Countermelody series on a few of the greatest singers that Mexico, our neighbor to the south, has gifted to the world. Contralto Oralia Domínguez (25 October 1925 - 25 November 2013) is famed for her collaborations with such musical giants as Maria Callas and Herbert von Karajan, but on her own terms, she ranks alongside those monumental true contraltos like Marian Anderson and Kathleen Ferrier. Though there is no question that she was under-recorded, she left a handful of classic commercial recordings, and a plethora of recorded live performances which an artist both technically grounded and fearless in expression, one whose legato singing exuded repose just as her phenomenal coloratura singing generates genuine excitement. I cannot say enough about this artist, who has rapidly become one of my very favorites! This episode, an expansion of a bonus episode I published a few years ago, features Domínguez in extended operatic scenes by Cilea, Saint-Saëns, and Monteverdi and in religious works by Verdi and Lili Boulanger as well as Spanish and Mexican songs, capped with some stunning vocalism in baroque works by Handel and Vivaldi. Vocal guest stars include the late great Antonietta Stella, Jon Vickers, Barry McDaniel, Luigi Ottolini, and the blazing hot verismo soprano Clara Petrella; conductors include Jean Fournet, Igor Markevitch, Alberto Zedda, Oliviero de Fabritiis, Herbert von Karajan, Fernando Previtali, Nicola Rescigno, Renato Cellini, and Leonard Bernstein. In other words, the “big guns,” an indication of the enormity of the magisterial talent of Oralia Domínguez. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.
As the United States faces its most momentous and contentious election since at least 1968, let's turn for today to our neighbors to the North to become acquainted with one of their cultural icons: the African Canadian contralto Portia White (1911-1968), the first internationally renowned Black Canadian classical singer, named a “person of national historic significance” by the Canadian government in 1995. Her story is taught to Canadian school children, her legacy has yielded operas, musicals, plays, and memorials which celebrate her contribution; she has even appeared on a stamp issued by Canada Post. In Canada she is revered with the same significance as are Marian Anderson, Dorothy Maynor, and Roland Hayes. And yet in the United States she is virtually unknown. Part of this is no doubt because she left no commercial recordings, and because her international career was so brief. This episode seeks in its own humble way to right that wrong, and to place Portia White in the context of other Black singers of her era. At the time of her death of cancer in 1968, a memorial LP was issued containing live recordings from the 1940s, including selections by Schubert, Fauré, Bizet, and Arne; French Canadian folk songs, and spirituals. I have arranged those selections into an “imaginary recital” such as she might have given in one of her concerts during those years. The episode is framed by two different recordings of her “theme song,” the poignant and plangent “Think on Me.” White is the first of two contraltos of international significance I will be presenting this week. I am honored and thrilled to introduce (or re-introduce) her to you today. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.
This week I pull out all the Baroque stops (appropriately enough), to present you with an episode chock full of contraltos, all singing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. I have chosen 28 different contraltos, active between the late 1930s and the early 2000s, who excelled in the singing and interpretation of this most spiritual, and most genius, of composers. I am dividing this episode into two separate segments, the first of which I present here, a group of singers which includes such legendary historical figures as Kathleen Ferrier and Marian Anderson, and Christa Ludwig, as well as such exceptional voices from the Americas as Maureen Forrester and Carol Smith; and, from the continent, Aafje Heynis, Germaine Cernay, Brigitte Fassbaender, Hilde Rössel-Majdan, Claudia Hellmann, Marga Höffgen, and Margarethe Bence. These women are joined by a further a group of British contraltos and mezzo-sopranos, each with distinctive and exceptional approaches to the music of Bach, including Helen Watts, Norma Procter, Maureen Lehane (for me, the big discovery of the week), and of course Janet Baker, beloved to all of us. I also pay tribute to a select group of exceptional Kapellmeister including Karl Richter, Helmuth Kahlhöfer, Fritz Werner, Kurt Thomas, and Hans Thamm, who thrived in recordings and live performances from the 1950s and beyond. If certain favorite names of yours are missing from this week's setlist, no worries: they may well appear on next week's episode, which continues to combine Bachian expressive profundity with plummy contralto depths. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2007, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2007 inductee Van Halen. We also look at the case for putting Chic into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight walk of fame is the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California and honoree Marian Anderson. Podcast Episode Music Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMDYrumQfYRtDfo0NwOcm0i83EQrHL8Y For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - RockHall.com Hollywood Walk of Fame - walkoffame.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support
In this Special Episode we take a view of Chicago History -- Cicada style. For in the world of entomology, 2024 was a big year. As two cicada broods The Great Southern Brood, which emerge every 13-years and is the largest of all periodical cicada broods and The Northern Illinois Brood which emerges every 17-years, coincided in 2024. In places like Springfield, Illinois one could witness both broods in a cacophony of ear-shattering buzzing. The last time these broods coincided was in 1803, the same year Fort Dearborn was built near the lakefront at a bend in the Chicago River -- what is now the intersection of Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue. For those paying attention walking through this intersection will see rectangular brass inserts marking the boundaries of Fort Dearborn. It turns out the arrival of the 17-year cicadas offers an interesting metronome for the study of Chicago history. These emergences have come at momentous times throughout the city's history, and coincide with at least two events memorialized as stars on the Chicago flag. Join the Windy City Historians as we buzz through 221 years of history to see how cicadas left their mark on Chicago's history. Links to Research and Historic Sources: The New York Times had a fabulous article called “Maps of Two Cicada Broods, Revealed after 221 years,” by Jonathan Forum Biography of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Botanist Harry A. Allard (1880-1962) “Where billions of cicadas will emerge this spring (and over the next decade), in one map” by Brian Resnick, Vox website, May 3, 2024 Biography of William B. Ogden, Wikipedia website The Peshtigo Fire, Wisconsin Historical Society website, historical essay Goose Island: From the Encyclopedia of Chicago website Benjamin Harrison, The biography for President Harrison and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association History of the Chicago Defender, Chicago Defender website Biography of Marian Anderson in Wikipedia website YouTube video on , John F. Kennedy nominates Adlai Stevenson in 1955 Album details of Louis Armstrong Chicago Concert - 1956 on Discogs website Biography of Mike Royko on Wikipedia website Exhibit Looks at Legendary Chicago Journalist Mike Royko and a Changing Media Industry, by Marc Vitali | August 23, 2024 4:07 pm on WTTW website The Sears Tower on Wikipedia website "Cicada Map of Chicago's Suburbs" By NBC 5 Staff • Published May 23, 2024 • Updated on May 23, 2024 at 12:43 pm
Many people know Philadelphia for the Declaration of Independence, Rocky, and cheesesteaks. Philly's deep musical history is less familiar, but its influence continues to inspire audiences and artists across the globe. For Carol Muller's graduate-level ethnomusicology field methods class, students focused on documenting the city's Black music history, interviewing figures ranging from Grammy-award winning hip-hop producer Jahlil Beats to Marc Cressman and Anthony Tidd of the Ars Nova Worskhop to radio icon Dyana Williams. The class also produced a podcast based on the book There's that Beat Guide to The Philly Sound by Dave Moore. Each student created an episode based on a chapter of the book, including music samples to make the material more accessible to all audiences. The class was part of the Paideia program at Penn, which is focused on educating the whole student. Paideia funded some of the guests, and other research interviews were supported by a Klein Family Social Justice Grant. Muller, a professor of music, has been teaching the field methods class since 2001. Supported by the Penn Global program, she recently has spent time in Australia working with aboriginal leaders— an experience that she says has helped her re-think the focus of her field methods class. The course now centers around deep listening and working to understand the relationships between humans, non-human animals, and the environment. “To fully grasp human sound production, we need to expand how we see, hear, and know the world,” she wrote in the course description. Hear from Muller and graduate students Kwame Ocran and Yuri Seung about the experience, and listen to some of the material they created, in this episode of the Omnia podcast.***Produced, Narrated, and Edited by Alex ScheinPodcast Logo by Hemani KapoorMusic excerpts by the O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Meek Mill (Pr. Jahlil Beats), Chris Brown and Tyra (Pr. Jahlil Beats), Big Pun (Pr. Minnesota), Bobby Byrd, Jay-Z (Pr. Just Blaze), Marian Anderson, James Mtume, Rasheed Ali Quintet, Mahal Richard Abrams, Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom, Soul Brothers Six, and Barbara Mason.Additional Music by Blue Dot Sessions Visit our editorial magazine, Omnia, for more content from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, students, and alumni: omnia.sas.upenn.edu
Send us a Text Message.This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community.On today's show, we will discuss the conviction of Hunter Biden, Juneteenth 2024, Northern Ireland's first Black woman Mayor, and more.The special guest is Elijah Hyman, a political operative in the Democrat Party.This week's episode is hosted by John Alexander Reese (Digital Editor, The Cincinnati Herald) and Andria Carter (Digital Correspondent).The views expressed on this podcast do not necessarily express the opinions of The Cincinnati Herald.Originally recorded on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.Make sure to check out the stories we talked about today on our website at www.TheCincinnatiHerald.com. You can also follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We also have our own YouTube channel. Just search for The Herald TV.
Seattle Opera presents the world premiere of JUBILEE, a new opera celebrating spirituals. Created by Tazewell Thompson, librettist of BLUE, JUBILEE tells the story of how a group of African American singers toured America and Europe in the 1870s, using this wonderful music—America's first great contribution to the world of music—to raise money to build Fisk University. Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces JUBILEE, whose score consists of newly orchestrated arrangements of over 40 beloved spirituals, sung by thirteen singers. Musical examples in this podcast include spirituals sung by Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson; The Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music; The Trouble I've Seen (Moses Hogan Chorale); Negro Spirituals (Derek Lee Ragin and the Moses Hogan Chorale); Spirituals in Concert (Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman); Gospel Songs (The Missionary Quartet); and Mary Elizabeth Williams singing La forza del destino.
Finally, the first in my long-promised series on the contralto voice! The contralto is a rara avis in the today's opera and classical music scene, and yet back in the day, there seem to have been more of them before the public. And of course contraltos have always been a powerful presence on the popular music scene, whether in blues, disco, jazz, or as purveyors of the Great American Songbook. There is no way that I can cover all of the great (and near-great) contraltos in recorded history, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to try! Today's selections span a wide chronological range , even for this podcast: nearly 120 years, and include voices both fleet and monolithic (and sometimes both). We begin with a tribute to the late Polish coloratura contralto Ewa Podleś and along with way we hear the most famous contraltos like Kathleen Ferrier and Marian Anderson, and jazz and pop contraltos like Nina Simone and Cassandra Wilson. We also sample singers from the earlier twentieth century such as Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Cloe Elmo, Clara Butt, Eugenia Mantelli, Kerstin Thorborg, and Sigrid Onégin (about whom I spill some major tea!) Throughout the episode are sprinkled some of the most beautiful voices of any kind that I have ever heard: the Scottish Caroline Kaart, the Romanian Florica Cristofereanu, the Czech Věra Soukupová, the Dutch Aafje Heynis, the French Germaine Cernay, the British Norma Procter, and the Russian Valentina Levko. And if like me you have despaired of ever hearing another true contralto again in our lifetime, we hear in young Jasmin White cause for rejoicing. And if your favorites are not heard today, fear not, for this is the tip of the iceberg: many more great singers will follow when the series continues in two weeks. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.
In the very first season of Countermelody I presented an episode which featured both Lawrence Winters and Robert McFerrin, two of the most significant baritones of the twentieth century, and both trail-blazing African American singers. Last week I revisited the life, career, and recordings of Lawrence Winters, and this week, as a companion to that episode, I present today his contemporary Robert McFerrin (19 March 1921 – 24 November 2006), the first African American male to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. He made his first appearance with the company as Amonasro in Aida on Thursday January 27, 1955, twenty days after Marian Anderson's legendary debut there. McFerrin sang only ten performances of three roles under the banner of the Met, eight of them in the house, and two on tour. His final performance there, also as Amonasro, took place almost exactly two years after his debut there. Five months later in June 1957, McFerrin went into the studios of Riverside Records, and, accompanied by the pianist Norman Johnson, and over the course of two days, recorded this legendary album of spirituals, his only solo album, which is heard in its entirety in this episode. I am not alone in considering this a classic of the genre. My presentation of all fourteen tracks of this album is supplemented by three recordings that McFerrin made in 1946 for the short-lived Sunbeam Records label, the brainchild of composer and arranger Marl Henderson Young, who provides the accompaniments. At the other end of the spectrum is a guest appearance that McFerrin, Sr. made on a 1990 recording by his son, superstar singer, composer, and arranger Bobby McFerrin. I also feature a recently unearthed live recording of McFerrin singing Amonasro live in Napoli in 1956, as well as a moving recording of McFerrin performing live in Washington DC in 1995, after having suffered a debilitating stroke that left him virtually unable to speak. Nevertheless, the song, however compromised, was still in his heart. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.
April 9, 1939. After racial segregation laws block her from performing at Constitution Hall, Black opera star Marian Anderson performs an outdoor concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's April 9th. This day in 1939, singer Marian Anderson performs for 75,000 people outdoors on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial -- after being denied the chance to perform in every indoor venue in Washington, DC.Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the concert came together, what Anderson meant to the civil rights movement at the time, and the mix of racial and cultural politics of the era.Find out more at thisdaypod.comThis Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia
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Marian Anderson Hall will soon be the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. President and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Matias Tarnopolsky, explains how updating the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall should reflect the diversity and demographics of Philadelphia. Then, a tour of the repair and restoration of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society with its CEO, Jillian Patricia Pirtle. She has been working to put the museum back together after a flood to keep Marian Anderson's music and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two-time Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Curtis Institute of Music graduate, and former varsity basketball captain J'Nai Bridges joins host Khadija Mbowe for a free-flowing conversation about her wide-ranging musical influences, structured systems for success, and the public humiliation that (inadvertently) led to her becoming a star. In February 2024, Bridges joined The Philadelphia Orchestra to announce the upcoming rededication of its home inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts as Marian Anderson Hall. It will be the first major concert venue in the world to honor the late performer and trailblazer.Music from this episode: BIZET, HABANERA, J'Nai Bridges in the Canadian Opera Company's 2022 production of CarmenJ'Nai Bridges with Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) perform “Whole World In Your Hand” during Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on June 27. Links from this episode:READ MORE: The Philadelphia Orchestra to Rename Its Home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts MARIAN ANDERSON HALL in Honor of the Legendary Contralto, Civil Rights Icon, and Philadelphian: https://www.philorch.org/about-us/contact-us/press-room/news-releases/the-philadelphia-orchestra-to-rename-its-home-at-the-kimmel-center-for-the-performing-arts-marian-anderson-hall-in-honor-of-the-legendary-contralto-civil-rights-icon-and-philadelphian/Want more Marian Anderson? Listen to our season one episode with Jillian Patricia Pirtles, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364857/5986438 Marian Anderson Museum: http://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/J'Nai Bridges:https://jnaibridgesmezzo.com/https://www.instagram.com/jnaibmezzo/https://www.facebook.com/jnaibridgesmezzo/The Philadelphia Orchestra's HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.
Marian Anderson lived at a time when African-Americans were treated as second class citizens. She didn't want to be a civil rights fighter, but her voice put her at the frontlines of the beginning of a movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stan-the-movie-man9/message
Marian Anderson - “Fear is a disease that eats away at logic, and makes man in-human.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyevette/message
Born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, Marian Anderson became one of the 20th century's most celebrated singers. As a child, her church choir supported her with funds for vocal lessons. Anderson's career flourished as she won opportunities to perform, including an invitation to the White House by President Franklin Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor in 1936. In 1939, Anderson faced discrimination from the Daughters of the American Revolution, prompting Eleanor Roosevelt to arrange a historic performance at the Lincoln Memorial. In 1955, Anderson became the first African-American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Her contributions were further recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. Anderson's legacy endured until her passing at the age of 96 in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marian Anderson was one of the most popular and talented operatic singers in the 20th century. The African-American contralto overcame childhood poverty to sing with major orchestras throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965. In 1923 Anderson was the first black artist to record for RCA Victor. She became the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. In addition, Anderson worked as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, and as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.S. State Department. She participated in the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and was awarded the first Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. Anderson also received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1977, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, the National Medal of Arts in 1986, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. You will hear Marion Anderson perform on the Magic Key of RCA radio show on NBC in 1936. Her legendary 1939 performance before an integrated audience of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. that racists tried to block. Then finally a 1959 interview with Jeanne Hamm on WWVA Radio. More at http://krobcollection.com
Learning new things and/or developing new hobbies is a great way to foster our mental wellness. My newest interest is the opera. I joined the Florida Opera Society as a lifetime member and am excited to attend my first opera. You guys know me. I share what I learn and what I know. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Before you ask, YES Black folks sing opera and perform in operas, but not back in the day. Did you learn about Marian Anderson during Black History Month? Please, take the couch with me so we can chat about the opera. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support
SynopsisThe American composer Florence Price wrote three symphonies in all. Her Symphony No. 1 was premiered by the Chicago Symphony in 1933 and marked the first time a composition by an African-American woman was played by a major American orchestra. The score for her second symphony is lost. Her third symphony, commissioned by the WPA Federal Music Project, was premiered on today's date in 1940 by the Detroit Civic Orchestra.Price was born in 1887, in Little Rock, Arkansas, one of three children in a mixed-race family. Her mother was a music teacher who guided Florence's early musical training. At age 14, she enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music, where she pretended to be Mexican to avoid the Ivy League racial prejudice of that time.After teaching in the South, Price moved to Chicago in 1927, where she became acquainted with the writer Langston Hughes and contralto Marian Anderson, both prominent figures in the African-American arts scene, who both helped promote Price's music.Price died in 1953. After decades of neglect, early 21st century performances and recordings of her works have helped revive interest in her life and career.Music Played in Today's ProgramFlorence Price (1887 – 1953) Symphony No. 3; Women's Philharmonic; Apo Hsu, cond. Koch 7518-2
Vestida de blanco, la niñita de seis años de edad cantó en el culto religioso de la Iglesia Bautista en Filadelfia, Pensilvania. Era el año 1903. Con ese sencillo principio nació una cantante de voz extraordinaria, que conmovió al mundo. Cantó en los mejores teatros de Europa en la década de 1920. Cantó para varios presidentes en la Casa Blanca de Washington, Estados Unidos. Fue la primera de su raza en cantar en la Casa de la Ópera Metropolitana de Nueva York. Y llenó estadios en todo el mundo, armonizando el espíritu de millones de personas con su hermosa voz. En abril de 1993, a los noventa y siete años de edad, dio su último canto. Fue un suspiro, el suspiro que la trasladó a la eternidad. ¿Quién era esa extraordinaria mujer con una voz tan excepcional? Era Marian Anderson, la muy notable cantante negra de fama mundial. Entre los muchos comentarios que se hicieron de ella, tal vez el más recordado sea el de Arturo Toscanini, que dijo: «La suya es una voz que se escucha una vez cada cien años.» Pero el comentario más significativo fue el siguiente: «Nunca levantó la voz sino para cantar.» No puede haber elogio más grande que el decir de alguien que nunca usó la voz sino para elevar el ánimo de los demás, para infundir aliento, para consolar al triste. Entre las causas grandes de esta vida, entre los móviles que mueven al bien, está el de levantar el espíritu del que se siente abandonado. Al otro extremo está el que sólo habla para maldecir; el que nunca tiene una palabra de consuelo; el que sólo arroja amargura, desagrado, tormento y dolor; el que nunca sonríe, nunca alaba, nunca conforta, nunca alienta. Jesucristo dijo en cierta ocasión: «De la abundancia del corazón habla la boca» (Mateo 12:34). Marian Anderson cantaba porque todo su corazón era un canto. De su interior salía el canto que animó a medio mundo a lo largo de casi un siglo entero. Su canto era su alma, y su alma era su canto. Adaptando las palabras de Cristo, podríamos decir: «Del contenido del alma se expresa la voz.» Es decir, lo que tenemos en el corazón determina tanto las palabras que decimos como el tono de voz con que las emitimos. ¿Qué podemos hacer para cambiar nuestras palabras negativas en palabras positivas? Cambiar el contenido de nuestro corazón. A eso se debe que digamos con tanta insistencia que cuando Cristo mora en nuestro corazón, tenemos paz y gozo. Y las palabras que decimos y la actitud que tenemos reflejan ese gozo. Él quiere cambiar nuestra tristeza en paz. Démosle entrada hoy mismo. De hacerlo así, nuestra vida será, en su totalidad, una vida nueva. Dejémoslo entrar. Hermano PabloUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net
Episode No. 617 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist vanessa german. german is one of six artists featured in "Beyond Granite," a series of installations on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The exhibition, which was curated by Paul Farber and Salamishah Tillet for Monument Lab, is on view through September 18, 2024. german's Of Thee We Sing (2023) considers Marian Anderson's 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial (near which german's work is installed). Two other artists included in the exhibition have been featured on The MAN Podcast: Tiffany Chung and Wendy Red Star. Instagram: vanessa german, Tyler Green.
Terrance McKnight, evening host on WQXR, unearths the hidden voices that shape our musical traditions in the new podcast "Every Voice with Terrance McKnight.” McKnight has spent decades interrogating the classical world, raising questions about race relations in the genre and therefore introducing his listeners to often overlooked or forgotten music and voices. Kai Wright joins McKnight live from The Greene Space stage to celebrate the launch of McKnight's new WQXR podcast “Every Voice.” We're bringing you a portion of this event that also features Sharon J. Willis, founder of Americolor Opera Alliance, and musical performances from singers Asha Lindsey and Ian George. Watch the full event here. Companion listening for this episode: How Singer Marian Anderson Dominated the Global Stage (12/22/2022) At a time when the dominant art form was anti-Black minstrelsy, famed contralto Marian Anderson made a name for herself performing classical music. Host Kai Wright is joined by WQXR's Terrance McKnight to discuss Anderson's legacy, and her journey to global music stardom. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel. We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @noteswithkai or email us at notes@wnyc.org.
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