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Roland Hayes on program cover

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Image of the cover of a 1937 concert program featuring a sketch of acclaimed African American tenor Roland Hayes. His name appears in bold white letters under the image of his face.Hayes, the renowned African American tenor, earned international acclaim by singing classical and operatic music on the concert stage. Initially compelled to arrange and promote his own concerts, Hayes eventually became the highest-paid tenor in the world, despite the racial barriers that often excluded African Americans from careers in classical music.
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