Statements (387)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Singer |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
civil rights
equal rights in the arts |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
gptkb:human_rights
civil rights racial equality in the arts |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:The_Philadelphia_Orchestra
gptkb:The_Metropolitan_Opera gptkb:The_New_York_Philharmonic gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic gptkb:Philadelphia_Orchestra gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:associated_acts |
gptkb:The_New_York_Philharmonic
gptkb:Howard_University_Choir |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:NAACP_Spingarn_Medal
gptkb:Grammy_Award |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NAACP_Spingarn_Medal
gptkb:Grammy_Award gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors Honorary Doctorate from Smith College Honorary Doctorate from University of Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:biography |
My Lord, What a Morning
Marian Anderson: A Biography Marian Anderson: A Life in Song Marian Anderson: A Voice of Freedom Marian Anderson: The Story of a Great American Singer Marian Anderson: The Life and Times of a Great American Singer Marian Anderson: A Voice of Hope |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
February 27, 1897
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania,_USA
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| gptkbp:born |
Raised in a poor family
Humble beginnings |
| gptkbp:born_on |
February 27, 1897
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| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
Civil Rights Advocacy
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Dr._Paul_Robeson
gptkb:Duke_Ellington gptkb:George_Gershwin gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:Aaron_Copland
gptkb:Harry_Burleigh gptkb:Duke_Ellington gptkb:George_Gershwin gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries
subject of biographies inspired future generations of singers advocated for racial equality symbol of the civil rights movement symbol of the struggle for civil rights broke racial barriers in classical music influenced the civil rights movement's use of music. featured in the National Women's Hall of Fame honored in various memorials and tributes honored with a U. S. postage stamp influenced the Harlem Renaissance inspired the song ' Marian Anderson' by John Adams recognized by the NAACP Representation in Arts |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
April 8, 1993
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:died_on |
April 8, 1993
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Philadelphia_Music_Academy
gptkb:Juilliard_School gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania gptkb:American_Conservatory_of_Music gptkb:Royal_Conservatory_of_Music gptkb:Philadelphia_Academy_of_Music Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto |
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
gptkb:African_American
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Historic_concert_at_the_Lincoln_Memorial
gptkb:singing_at_the_1963_March_on_Washington her powerful voice and stage presence her powerful voice Civil Rights activism performing at the Metropolitan Opera Performing at the Lincoln Memorial Contralto singing her performances of spirituals First African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera performing at the White House performing at the United Nations her rendition of ' My Country, ' Tis of Thee' at the Lincoln Memorial Contralto voice singing at the 1939 Daughters of the American Revolution concert |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I cannot be a true artist unless I am a true human being."
" I will not be a servant to my art." |
| gptkbp:famous_song |
" My Country, ' Tis of Thee"
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Marian_Anderson
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Spirituals
gptkb:classical gptkb:opera Classical Classical music classical music |
| gptkbp:has_child |
one daughter
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| gptkbp:honorary_title |
Honorary Doctor of Music from University of Pennsylvania
Honorary Doctor of Music from Juilliard School Honorary Doctor of Music from Oberlin College Honorary Doctor of Music from Smith College Honorary Doctor of Music from Yale University |
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:NAACP_Spingarn_Medal
gptkb:Grammy_Award gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom gptkb:historical_landmark Honorary Doctorate from Smith College Honorary Doctorate from University of Pennsylvania Induction into the American Academy of Arts and Letters U. S. Postal Service stamp |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Marian Anderson
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| gptkbp:image |
Marian Anderson 1935.jpg
Marian Anderson 1940.jpg Marian Anderson 1950.jpg Marian Anderson 1960.jpg Marian Anderson 1970.jpg Marian Anderson 1980.jpg Marian Anderson 1990.jpg Marian Anderson 1993.jpg |
| gptkbp:influence |
Role model for African American women
Advocate for racial equality in the arts Inspiration for future generations of singers |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:jazz_music gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:Jessye_Norman gptkb:Community_engagement gptkb:Cultural_exchange gptkb:Diana_Ross gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:opera gptkb:international_relations gptkb:Leontyne_Price American music Classical music Cultural education Human rights advocacy Music education Public speaking Vocal performance Artistic expression Artistic innovation Cultural diplomacy Cultural representation classical musicians music education programs opera singers Social justice movements classical music repertoire Civil rights leaders Diverse music genres African American artists the arts community the civil rights movement Artistic collaboration Artistic integrity Women in music pop singers African American singers Artists of color Opera culture jazz singers gospel singers future generations of singers many African American singers the African American cultural renaissance the civil rights movement leaders the development of opera in America the representation of African Americans in classical music. |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
jazz and gospel music
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Lillian_Evanti
gptkb:Dvořák gptkb:Bach gptkb:Verdi gptkb:Beniamino_Gigli gptkb:Enrico_Caruso African American spirituals |
| gptkbp:influences |
African American spirituals
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:Ella_Fitzgerald for the civil rights movement Young African American singers many singers and performers |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Voice
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:20th_century
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| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Orpheus_H._Fisher
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors gptkb:National_Women's_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:known_for |
International tours
Civil Rights activism contralto voice Concerts in Europe contralto singing Performing at the Lincoln Memorial |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
Civil Rights Activism Cultural ambassador Influence on future generations of singers pioneer for civil rights in music role model for women in music pioneer for African American artists paved the way for future generations of artists Influence on African American artists Pioneer for African American artists paved the way for future African American artists advocated for civil rights through music influenced opera and concert performance paving the way for future generations of artists |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Marian_Anderson_Historical_Society
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| gptkbp:music_style |
classical and spiritual music
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
gptkb:Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:1939_Lincoln_Memorial_Concert
gptkb:1939_Lincoln_Memorial_concert Lincoln Memorial concert |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Singing at the Metropolitan Opera
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Concert at the White House
Concert in Accra Concert in Amsterdam Concert in Berlin Concert in Brussels Concert in Buenos Aires Concert in Cairo Concert in Copenhagen Concert in Johannesburg Concert in Lagos Concert in London Concert in Mexico City Concert in Nairobi Concert in New Delhi Concert in Oslo Concert in Paris Concert in Santiago Concert in Stockholm Concert in Sydney Concert in Tokyo Concert in Vienna Concert in Zurich Daughters of the American Revolution concert Lincoln Memorial concert Lincoln Memorial Concert |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Aida
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:The_Lord's_Prayer gptkb:Ain't_Got_Time_to_Die gptkb:Carmen My Lord, What a Morning A Life in Song ' Ave Maria' ' My Lord, What a Morning' Dvořák's ' Symphony No. 9' (New World Symphony) |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:Singer |
| gptkbp:performance |
Recitals
Opera performances Concerts in Europe Concerts in the United States |
| gptkbp:performances |
European concert tours
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:The_Lincoln_Memorial
gptkb:Carnegie_Hall gptkb:The_United_Nations gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:The_White_House gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial gptkb:Royal_Albert_Hall gptkb:The_Metropolitan_Opera_House gptkb:opera gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial_concert,_1939 |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:The_Philadelphia_Orchestra
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Aida gptkb:Europe gptkb:Rigoletto gptkb:Tosca gptkb:Il_Trovatore gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Madama_Butterfly gptkb:South_America gptkb:The_Barber_of_Seville gptkb:United_States gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:La_Traviata gptkb:Carmen gptkb:The_Magic_Flute Europe and Asia concerts across Europe and the United States |
| gptkbp:performing_arts |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:received |
honorary degrees from several universities
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award
gptkb:NAACP |
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:Decca_Records gptkb:RCA_Victor gptkb:Vanguard_Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
gptkb:Deep_River
gptkb:He's_Got_the_Whole_World_in_His_Hands gptkb:Ave_Maria gptkb:The_Lord's_Prayer spirituals My Country ' Tis of Thee classical arias |
| gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:Deep_River
gptkb:Brahms'_Lullaby gptkb:The_Rosary gptkb:The_Prayer_of_the_Children gptkb:Summertime gptkb:The_Christmas_Song gptkb:The_Gift_of_Love gptkb:He’s_Got_the_Whole_World_in_His_Hands gptkb:I_Dream_of_Jeannie gptkb:The_Battle_Hymn_of_the_Republic gptkb:Danny_Boy gptkb:Ave_Maria gptkb:The_Little_Drummer_Boy gptkb:The_Old_Rugged_Cross gptkb:The_Lord's_Prayer gptkb:The_Old_Maid_and_the_Thief gptkb:The_Star-Spangled_Banner The Holy City The Old Folks at Home O mio babbino caro My Lord, What a Morning " Deep River" The Watergate Song |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Greenwich_Village,_New_York_City
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA gptkb:Washington,_D._C. gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:New_York_City,_USA gptkb:Danbury,_Connecticut gptkb:Copenhagen,_Denmark |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York City, USA
Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York City |
| gptkbp:service |
first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera
first African American to perform at the Lincoln Memorial first African American to sing at the White House First African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera First African American to sing at the Lincoln Memorial African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera |
| gptkbp:sings |
gptkb:The_Star-Spangled_Banner
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Orpheus_H._Fisher
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Spirituals
Contralto Art songs Operatic singing |
| gptkbp:was |
a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame
a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters a member of the National Association of Negro Musicians a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame. |
| gptkbp:was_first |
African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
classical music
African American spirituals |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
her stage presence
her contributions to music her role as a cultural ambassador her contributions to the arts her legacy in music history her role in the civil rights movement her performances in opera her rich voice her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial her advocacy for racial equality her concerts in Europe her contributions to American music her impact on classical music her influence on the civil rights movement her interpretation of spirituals |
| gptkbp:website |
mariananderson.org
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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