(1897–1993), American operatic contralto. In 1955 she became the first black singer to perform at the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Definition of Anderson, Marian in US English:
Anderson, Marian
proper nounˈandərsən
(1897–1993), US opera singer. Initially barred from giving concerts in the US because of racial discrimination, she gained international success during several European tours 1925–35. Her US career flourished from 1936; in 1955, she became the first black singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.