Marion Cumbo
Marion Cumbo (March 1, 1899 – September 17, 1990)[1] was a cellist who was a member of the Negro String Quartet[2][3] and the American String Quartet.[4] He was married to Clarissa Cumbo.[4]
Early life
[edit]Marion Cumbo was born on March 1, 1899, to unknown parents. He grew up in orphanages in New York City alongside his brother, Earle.[5] He was educated in New York City public schools, where his musical talent was discovered, leading to him being offered a slot at the Martin-Smith School of Music leading to his education there, culminating in his becoming a protégé to Minnie Brown. Later, he attended the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) which he paid for by performing.
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 Marion Cumbo (2nd from left) c.1920 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cumbo, Marion - Discography of American Historical Recordings". adp.library.ucsb.edu.
- ^ "Flipbook". americanviolasociety.org. 20 November 2022.
- ^ Mikell, Robert (May 12, 2020). "Negro String Quartet (1920-1933) •".
- ^ a b Crossette, Barbara (October 15, 1982). "BLACK CLASSICAL WORKS FEATURED IN A TRIBUTE". The New York Times.
- ^ "Marion Cumbo, Cellist of the Harlem Renaissance". Cumbo Family Website. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
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