Roland Wiltse Hayes was an American lyric tenor and composer. 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... Wikipedia
Born: June 3, 1887, Curryville, Georgia
Died: January 1, 1977 (age 89 years), Boston, MA
Grandchildren: Igor Bogdanoff and Grichka Bogdanoff
Education: Fisk University
Award: Spingarn Medal (1924)
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