I thought I posted this but can't find it. In the early 40's she was the top recitalist in the world earning $3.5 mil in today's funds in a year. She had a 3 octave range, was known as a contralto but could sing soprano easily. American Masters | Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands |...

She had a three octave range, could comfortably sing soprano, but made a career as a contralto in difficult times for black artists. It is done well and lots of singing including Were You There where she sings downs to the D below middle C. American Masters | Marian Anderson: The Whole World in...

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