Marian Anderson, born in Philadelphia on February 27, 1897, grew from "the baby contralto" to "the voice of the century." | American Experience | PBS

Acclaimed singer Marian Anderson was the first Black woman to perform at the Met Opera, a presidential inauguration, and more. Experience her achievements and our collection of her garments. | Museum of the City of New York

Through her recordings, Marian Anderson brought Black artistry to white audiences and helped popularize African-American spirituals. VOICE OF FREEDOM premieres Mon Feb 15 at 9/8c on PBS → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/voice-freedom | American Experience | PBS

7.1K views · 128 reactions | Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years.” Watch VOICE OF FREEDOM Tue Dec 21 at 9/8c → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/voice-freedom | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

960 reactions · 521 shares | 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. | American Masters | Facebook

Anchored by key performances in her career, "Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands" shows how her quiet genius and breathtaking voice set the stage for Black performers in classical music. Later, she brought her resolute character to the fight for civil rights. "Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands" premieres February 8 at 9/8c on PBS. [VID: Archival footage and photographs of Marian Anderson with voiceover from experts and Anderson herself. Transcript: She was the first African