Roland Hayes was an American lyric tenor and composer. In 1915 Hayes premiered in New York City in concerts presented by the orchestra leader Walter F. Craig. Hayes performed his own musical arrangements in recitals from 1916 to 1919, touring from coast to coast. He recorded with Columbia in 1939. Hayes continued to perform until the age of 85. Studio portrait of Roland Hayes. Roland Hayes 1/2 Col. Feb. 11/25
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African American composers African American singers Hayes, Roland, 1887-1977
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