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Freedom Song
The story behind African-American contralto Marian Anderson's Lincoln Memorial concert in 1939. With Tony Phillips. From 2008.
When celebrated African-American contralto Marian Anderson was refused permission to sing at Washington's Constitution Hall in 1939, the result was a free concert at the Lincoln memorial.
75,000 people gathered to hear Anderson's solo recital.
Tony Phillips tells the story of a remarkable event where the worlds of high art and civil rights were brought together.
Produced at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Manchester by Ekene Akalawu.
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2008.
Last on
Sat 26 Oct 2024
00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
Thu 24 Jan 2008 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sun 2 Mar 2008 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sat 8 Mar 2008 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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