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Marian Anderson’s singing recalls America’s racial unrest
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...
How racism affected Marian Anderson’s vocal classification
Marian Anderson was billed as a contralto, the lowest possible female voice, even though she could also sing the high notes of a soprano. "I believed that Marian...
Bob Dylan’s disappearing act
Singer-songwriter Bob Dylans enigmatic career has captivated audiences for decades. Writer Tom Casciato dissects...
Loving the unknown Alvin Ailey
Journalist and former professional dancer Juan Michael Porter II shares an intimate perspective on Alvin Aileys...
A week in the life of an Ailey dancer
Khalia Campbell shares her day-to-day life as a dancer in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1. In broad...
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