That is what 12-year-old opera singer Malakai M ... a Classic FM presenter. While both singers were impressive, the young Black boy stole the show. Bayoh’s singing abilities caught the attention ...

Andre pointed out that when Opera Ebony started in 1973, some Black women opera singers, such as Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, had become household names. But it was harder at that time ...

She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. We bid farewell today to a glorious voice. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MACBETH: ACT I: CORO DI ...

“As a Black opera singer I know people are going to see me before they hear me. They’re going to see my skin before they hear my voice,” said Piper Brown, a soprano cast in the role of Nedda.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis-born Black opera singer is exposing little ears to new notes and endless possibilities through her non-profit Classical Melodies. The sound of beautiful classical ...

In "Black Opera," scholar Naomi André writes ... because while the audience has a wonderful listening experience, the singers and orchestra can’t hear each other very well.

Bumbry became part of a generation of acclaimed Black opera singers that included Leontyne Price, Shirley Verrett, George Shirley, Reri Grist and Martina Arroyo. Bumbry was among the winners of ...

Growing up, Cory McGee learned valuable lessons from three opera singers of color, all of whom inspired him to pursue his goal. One was soprano Leontyne Price, who was the first Black opera singer ...

was inspired when her mother took her to a recital of Marian Anderson, the American contralto who in 1955 became the first Black singer at New York's Metropolitan Opera. Bumbry became part of a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis-born Black ...