Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice of Freedom

Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years," yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story. On Monday evening, February 15, television's most-watched history series, American Experience (PBS), explores Anderson's journey leading her to that defining moment in our country's turbulent history.

Soprano Angela Brown is honored to be a part of the program. She was interviewed for her insights and reflections as a Black opera singer and as a Black woman. Tracing Anderson's life, Voice of Freedom explores fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy, and the American soul.

American Experience will also live-tweet the East coast premiere of Voice of Freedom Monday night, and invites viewers to join the conversation on Twitter. Beginning at 9pm Eastern, they'll share quotes from the film and original content throughout the broadcast using the hashtag #MarianAndersonPBS.

For more information, visit American Experience: Voice of Freedom.

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Angela Brown's multi-genre career has been lauded on the front page of The New York Times, CNN, CBS, in Oprah Magazine and Reader's Digest. With classical and pops engagements spanning six continents, Angela has graced the leading opera and symphonic stages of the world. Her vocal artistry is featured on the two-time Grammy Award® winning recording “Ask Your Mama." She is the founder of Morning Brown, Inc., a nonprofit with the mission of bridging the gap between accessible, live-music programs and underserved individuals, schools, and communities. Her latest project is the award-winning podcast Melanated Moments in Classical Musicwith co-host Joshua Thompson and Classical Music Indy. angelambrown.com