Roland Hayes

Roland Hayes (June 3, 1887 – January 1, 1977) was an American lyric tenor.and composer. He is considered the first African-American male concert artist to receive wide acclaim both at home and internationally. Critics lauded his abilities and linguistic skills with songs in French, German and Italian.

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Roland Hayes
Birth dateJune 03, 1887
Birth place
Georgia (U.S. state) , Curryville George
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1977
Place of death
Boston

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