On this day, Roland Hayes, one of the first internationally acclaimed African American tenors, began his fifth American tour with a concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, which was filled to capacity with admirers.
Hayes broke racial barriers in classical music during the early 20th century, performing for royalty in Europe and for segregated audiences in the U.S. Despite discrimination, he achieved widespread acclaim for his vocal talent and interpretation of both European classical music and African American spirituals.
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