HAYES, Roland Wiltse (1887-1977)

American lyric tenor and composer, especially celebrated for his interpretation of Negro Spirituals. Critics lauded his abilities and linguistic skills demonstrated with songs in French, German and Italian.  Hayes’ predecessors as well-known African-American concert artists, including Sissieretta Jones and Marie Selika, were not recorded. Along with Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson, Hayes was one of […]

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