No Such Word as

Verdino-Sullwold, Carla Maria

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ERIC Number: EJ437047

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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ISSN: ISSN-0011-1422

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No Such Word as "Can't": The Uphill Struggle of the Black Classical Singer.

Verdino-Sullwold, Carla Maria

Crisis, v98 n2 p10-16,47 Feb 1991

Although the difficulties encountered during the first half of the twentieth century by such singers as Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, and Roland Hayes are history, the recent struggles of black classical singers for recognition illustrate current barriers. Several prominent black opera and concert artists recount their experiences. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black History, Blacks, Career Choice, Classical Music, Concerts, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Musicians, Opera, Racial Discrimination, Singing, Social Problems, Vocal Music

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "A Report on Black Music in the New World."