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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In Arkansas, the musical legacy runs deep, rooted in the churches and neighborhoods that raised generations of groundbreaking ...

A great Christmas song and a beautiful voice can change our entire mood. When we hear Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” we can’t help but feel festive. When I think of “I ...

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 ...

“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.

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.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...