Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
Clip: 2/8/2022 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.
In 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course. Decades later, the city's lasting impression on her was heard through her rendition of the spiritual folk song, "Crucifixion," which evoked memories of the racial unrest she saw during her time there.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
Clip: 2/8/2022 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course. Decades later, the city's lasting impression on her was heard through her rendition of the spiritual folk song, "Crucifixion," which evoked memories of the racial unrest she saw during her time there.
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