Marian Anderson

Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. She became an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. In 1939, she was refused permission to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall. With the aid of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt, Anderson performed an open-air...

"A great album that shows how Anderson keeps true to her spiritual roots. Features a total of 30 tracks." --

"A collection of heartfelt songs and hymns commemorating the victims of our nation's tragedy [i.e. Sept. 11 terrorist attacks]. Net proceeds from the sale of this album will go to the American Red Cross"--Container.