Good Morning POU! This year, 2014, marks the 75th Anniversary of Marian Anderson's legendary performance before a capacity crowd at the Lincoln Memorial. As we go into the last week of Black Music Month, we will celebrate historic and culturally important moments in Black Music. Concerts and music festivals that were transforming will be the topic this … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Black Music Month celebrates 75th Anniversary of Marian Anderson at Lincoln Memorial
Marian Anderson
Tuesday Afternoon Thread: Christmas Eve!
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Friday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers
It's Friday, P.O.U. Fam and Lurkers! This week's open threads are dedicated to African-American Opera Singers. Continuing the theme is well respected and adored Marian Anderson. Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her voice was a … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers