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The Time Baltimorean Anne Wiggins Brown Nailed Her Gershwin Audition

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Gil Sandler
Published May 23, 2014 at 7:30 AM EDT
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After a gifted, young African American singer from Baltimore landed the part of "Bess" in George Gershwin's opera "Porgy," the opera was renamed "Porgy and Bess." She was that good. Along the way, the history of American music changed, too.

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Gil Sandler
Gil Sandler was born and raised in Baltimore -- a circumstance he considers fortunate and one he does not want you to forget. He attended public school (P.S. #59, Garrison Junior High, Baltimore City College, Class of 1941) and then served in the United States Navy.
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