She was an opera singer. When African- Americans opera singers sing Negro spirituals we bring more of our dialect and inflections into the songs. You are allowed that freedom in spirituals because its a part of the culture of that music. Yet Negro spirituals are considered a part of the classical art form.
Interesting how operatic she is, and yet at one point she sounds more like a Gospel singer. She starts and ends with rolling r's and an almost European sound, but in the middle she sounds very "Southern Black Spiritual". But beautiful and a beautiful choice of wording.
An accomplished singer..... very professional, polished. Opera trained - no doubt. Love it!!!! Thanks to You-Tube I can listen to all these in one evening! Having a Mini concert of all these famous talents! Glory be to God.
They should have cloned Marian Anderson to preserve her genetic gifts (which she worked hard to develop and utilize) but anyway her nephew has been conductor I believe of the Portland, Oregon, symphony. Her choice of music shows excellent judgment too.
Oh lord, how have I never heard of Marian Anderson? Now I have a new project to find more of this incredible music. Thank you, Dick Cavett, for bringing Marian Anderson to my attention, and thanks to whomever uploaded this video!
im 12, and i had to read 2 books for school, i chose this as one of them. the book was marian anderson: a voice that challenged a nation. it made me cry.....lol im serious......haha i love singing and that book inspired me SO much!!!! i love her voice haha -Carly :]
If there is any tinge of racisim in that performance is that it was done in television at at time when producers expected black women to sing in a style reminiscent of a Negro Spiritual. Dennis
Thank you so much for uploading this! I have heard of Marian Anderson my entire life, but had never actually heard her sing. I learned something today, and you enriched my life with this upload. Thank you very much.
I'm not under the impression you know what "racist" means. Please, look that word up and internalize its definition and application before you go hurling it at people.
what kind of a twisted person you are ,have you any idea what this woman achieved and what she had to go through to get there.People like you should not be allowed on you tube.Ignorant and hatefull you are
lol she has a big voice
myfunnymovies11 1 week ago
WOW THIS IS AMAZING^_^
jesusislife85 1 week ago
I LOVE THIS SONG,AND I LOVE ALL THE SONGS SONG BY MARIAN ANFERSON.
android17890 2 months ago
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betinamondragon 11 months ago
She was an opera singer. When African- Americans opera singers sing Negro spirituals we bring more of our dialect and inflections into the songs. You are allowed that freedom in spirituals because its a part of the culture of that music. Yet Negro spirituals are considered a part of the classical art form.
yaaharriott 1 year ago
shes soo good
swalsh313 1 year ago
Wow que Hermosa Voz Fantastica mujer
superbenyikaraoke777 1 year ago
you sang
realroxane77 1 year ago
Incredible. No one can sing this like Marian.
musikenergy 1 year ago
black voices are the best! DOT!
9D0ubleM 1 year ago 2
weird,couldnt stop laughing when i heard it,cheered me up no end !!
kazzi11ful 1 year ago
Interesting how operatic she is, and yet at one point she sounds more like a Gospel singer. She starts and ends with rolling r's and an almost European sound, but in the middle she sounds very "Southern Black Spiritual". But beautiful and a beautiful choice of wording.
jeriwho 1 year ago
An accomplished singer..... very professional, polished. Opera trained - no doubt. Love it!!!! Thanks to You-Tube I can listen to all these in one evening! Having a Mini concert of all these famous talents! Glory be to God.
gypsymama501 1 year ago
She is an exceptional singer.....make no mistake about that!.......classic stage presence!
ChrisAmericaUSA 1 year ago
They should have cloned Marian Anderson to preserve her genetic gifts (which she worked hard to develop and utilize) but anyway her nephew has been conductor I believe of the Portland, Oregon, symphony. Her choice of music shows excellent judgment too.
Lactoris1 2 years ago 2
My sisters and I are named after famous female singers and actresses. One of us rec'd the name Marian for Marian Anderson.
AquaCherokee27 2 years ago
look up contralto... explains her voice
midorisours 2 years ago
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This is a woman??
She's a good singer......no not really.
rbaron81 2 years ago
No she's a brilliant singer actually.
vintagevoices 2 years ago
One of the greatest contraltos of all time actually.
baritonebynight 2 years ago
i love how animated she is
millionsthousands 2 years ago
if you want to see Marian Anderson
Please check out Ms. Anderson singing Ave Maria by Schubert
JKBTeacher 2 years ago
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She is a terrific singer...but she sounds a little masculine no?
vallev99 2 years ago
dunno if it qualifies as masculine. dunno the technical name for it.
millionsthousands 2 years ago
The technical name is "contralto".
AlphaTOY 2 years ago
She's a contralto; the lowest vocal range for a female singer
MooeyMcQuack416 2 years ago 14
@MooeyMcQuack416 and in the book i am reading whn she was young she could sing saprano
mikedelicious135 1 year ago
ich weine
yuehchopin 3 years ago
this is awsome she is acually good i have a project on her i am in middle school and i am 13
usmcwife98 3 years ago
omg same with me! exactly the same! i am doing a movie on her for National history day
Caligurl66 3 years ago
Oh lord, how have I never heard of Marian Anderson? Now I have a new project to find more of this incredible music. Thank you, Dick Cavett, for bringing Marian Anderson to my attention, and thanks to whomever uploaded this video!
jonnyice 3 years ago
im 12, and i had to read 2 books for school, i chose this as one of them. the book was marian anderson: a voice that challenged a nation. it made me cry.....lol im serious......haha i love singing and that book inspired me SO much!!!! i love her voice haha -Carly :]
panicwithcarly 3 years ago 3
If there is any tinge of racisim in that performance is that it was done in television at at time when producers expected black women to sing in a style reminiscent of a Negro Spiritual. Dennis
hourlynewscaster 3 years ago
There is nothing that conveys an inkling of racist ideology in those statements.
vinemp 3 years ago 2
AMAziiiign i love it!!
she sing really good. i heard her and i loved her..., thank you for uploead this video is very beatufil and she OMG! she sing like noneone!!
letroita 3 years ago
Beautiful!
dare57 3 years ago 3
Thank you so much for uploading this! I have heard of Marian Anderson my entire life, but had never actually heard her sing. I learned something today, and you enriched my life with this upload. Thank you very much.
jeffers1961 3 years ago 12
sing Marian!!!
balladtree 3 years ago
Spoken like a true racist.
peterlunow 4 years ago 2
I'm not under the impression you know what "racist" means. Please, look that word up and internalize its definition and application before you go hurling it at people.
vinemp 3 years ago
what kind of a twisted person you are ,have you any idea what this woman achieved and what she had to go through to get there.People like you should not be allowed on you tube.Ignorant and hatefull you are
peterlunow 4 years ago 2
Her voice is so deep that she sounds like a tenor! O_O How amazing! :D
Her voice is very beautiful!
SayukiTogashi 4 years ago 4
OMG I did a school report on her but i never knew she was this good! She is a good singer! :D
SaCa4 4 years ago
she was good .
blessedover 4 years ago
"He's got the little bits of baby in his hands>"
shyguyjakie 4 years ago
strange O.o I prefer Nina Simone (:
letsrocha 4 years ago
A revelation of epic proportions!
paulostroff99 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this. I really enjoyed it. I would also love to hear Jessye Norman's version of this song too.
Pacabelle 4 years ago
How lucky are we to have access to those beautiful human beings.
What generosity.
freespiritQC 4 years ago 4
OMG! great voice!
Bellatrix210 4 years ago
it is our responsibility to share this voice with some child today
nealsmagic 4 years ago
Grandisima contralto.
Popordelaisla 4 years ago 4
sounds like a cello! excellent.
tcunsolo 4 years ago 4
Thank you Much for this Brava
waterfordwinstons 4 years ago
Yayyyy! The classic Anderson song. Thank you very much.
Amiduffer 4 years ago