Community Connections: The Life, Music & Legacy of Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson

Learn how the legendary singers Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson helped transform the music world, breaking racial barriers and influencing generations. Marian Anderson was the first black singer to perform with the Metropolitan Opera, performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and now bears the name of the most revered performance venue in our city. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, the multi-talented Paul Robeson was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a celebrated athlete, artist and activist who used his platform to elevate the experience of African Americans in Philadelphia and beyond.