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Freedom Song

The story behind African-American contralto Marian Anderson's Lincoln Memorial concert in 1939. With Tony Phillips. From 2008.

When celebrated African-American contralto Marian Anderson was refused permission to sing at Washington's Constitution Hall in 1939, the result was a free concert at the Lincoln memorial.

75,000 people gathered to hear Anderson's solo recital.

Tony Phillips tells the story of a remarkable event where the worlds of high art and civil rights were brought together.

Produced at BBC Manchester by Ekene Akalawu.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Oct 202400:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Jan 200811:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 2 Mar 200816:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 8 Mar 200823:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 6 Mar 201506:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 6 Mar 201513:30
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  • Fri 6 Mar 201520:30
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  • Sat 7 Mar 201502:30
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  • Tue 13 Nov 201806:30
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  • Tue 13 Nov 201813:30
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  • Tue 13 Nov 201820:30
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  • Wed 14 Nov 201801:30
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  • Mon 7 Mar 202214:30
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  • Tue 8 Mar 202202:30
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  • Fri 25 Oct 202410:30
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  • Fri 25 Oct 202416:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 26 Oct 202400:30
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