One of the first musicians to interpret the “Star Spangled Banner” in a way that displayed a Black consciousness was the ...
Marian Anderson, noted contralto, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the dedication of a mural commemorating her free public concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday in 1939.
Inaugural ceremonies have historically featured prominent performances of the national anthem. Artists ranging from Marian ...
Opera singer Christopher Macchio delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, earning ...