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

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.

Marion Cumbo
Marion Cumbo (2nd from left) c.1920
Plaque on his apartment building listing Cumbo as one of the "people of note" who have lived there

References
  1. "Cumbo, Marion - Discography of American Historical Recordings". adp.library.ucsb.edu.
  2. "Flipbook". americanviolasociety.org. 20 November 2022.
  3. Mikell, Robert (May 12, 2020). "Negro String Quartet (1920-1933) •".
  4. Crossette, Barbara (October 15, 1982). "BLACK CLASSICAL WORKS FEATURED IN A TRIBUTE". The New York Times.
  5. "Marion Cumbo, Cellist of the Harlem Renaissance". Cumbo Family Website. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
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