Roland Hayes
Composer

Roland Hayes Net Worth

Roland Hayes was a renowned classical music singer and composer who was born in 1887. He was the first black man to gain international recognition for his concert performances, singing Italian, German, and French songs. His career was highly successful, and he has a net worth of $8 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 3, 1887
Birth Place Georgia
Age 132 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

About

Classical music singer who was the first black man to gain international renown for his concert performances. He performed Italian, German, and French songs.

Before Fame

Quitting school at age thirteen to help his family, he often sang on street corners for tips.

Trivia

His first two recitals cost him his own money, which he earned by singing tours of black universities and churches in the South, but their wide acclaim brought him attention.

Family Life

He was born in Curryville, Georgia, the son of tenant farmers on the same plantation where his mother worked in slavery.

Associated With

He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, alongside many other African American luminaries like Ray Charles and Isaac Hayes.

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