Denyce Graves performs "Poor Me" with Brian Zeger | Marian Anderson | American Masters | PBS

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Mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves performs the classic spiritual song, "Poor Me," with pianist Brian Zeger. Graves sings in honor of Marian Anderson, who performed "Poor Me" all over the world. The song is originally arranged by Nathaniel Dett, a Black composer notable for working with classic African-American folk songs and spirituals at the turn of the 20th century.
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"American Masters - Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands" explores the life, career, art and legacy of the African American contralto and civil rights pioneer in her own words using archival interview recordings. Marian Anderson’s singing and speaking voice are heard throughout the documentary, providing new understanding of the woman behind the music. Directed by Emmy- and Peabody Award-winner Rita Coburn, "American Masters - Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands" premieres nationwide Tuesday, February 8 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video app in honor of Black History Month and Anderson’s 125th birthday (February 27, 1897). The film will be available to stream until March 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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[@BEASTPRINCE09]

This is exquisite.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

So beautiful.

[@Zephlett]

This is stunning and perfect. Thank you.

[@wendycampbell1949]

This lady's vocal range is amazing. Beautiful face and voice. Wow!

[@grigorpetrov8006]

Strange how the pianist plays slightly off the downbeat on nearly every downbeat.
Never seen that much hesitation. As pianists, we must always be at LEAST on the exact beat with the singer or slightly in front. Remember, the easiest way to be sure you are exactly with the singer is to listen very carefully to their breath. That alone will inform you(the pianist) exactly when to place your beats/downbeats.

[@wendycampbell1949]

Excuse me. Lady Denyce, is her name. My fault.

[@SurprisedAzaleaFlower-gj3tc]

She is very talented

[@jaibrightofficial]

I don’t know whether to look at the person or listen to the voice! Lady D, you look and sound STUNNING!

[@patriciaadams4171]

Rich like a velvet shawl

[@Duncan456]

Gorgeous contralto voice!

[@rwcats]

Simply gorgeous....

[@kameera08]

Thank you.

[@TheMandingome]

Loved it!

[@bauchmann9971]

She sounds like a man 😅