Tag Archives: Black Opera Singers

Friday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week | Othalie Graham

Posted on June 28, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! Todays featured artist is Othalie Graham . Wiki: ‘Othalie Graham is a Canadian dramatic soprano, whose operatic roles to date include the title roles of Puccini‘s Turandot, Verdi‘s Aida, Strauss‘ Elektra and Leonora in Verdi‘s Il trovatore as … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week | Jessye Norman

Posted on June 27, 2013 by rikyrah

Hope you’re enjoying the sweet singing style of Ms. Jessye Norman. Wiki:  Jessye Mae Norman (born September 15, 1945) is an American[1]Grammy award-winning contemporary opera singer and recitalist, and is a successful performer of classical music.[2] A dramatic soprano, Norman … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week| Kathleen Battle

Posted on June 25, 2013 by rikyrah

Todays’ featured artist is Kathleen Battle. Wiki: Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an African-American operatic light lyric-coloratura soprano known for her agile and light voice and her silvery, pure tone.[1][2] Battle initially became known for her work … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week | Marian Anderson

Posted on June 24, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Monday Everyone. This week 3 Chics is featuring Black female opera singers. Today’s artist is the incomparable Ms. Marian Anderson. Marian Anderson displayed vocal talent as a child, but her family could not afford to pay for formal training. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 28, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you are enjoying time with family and friends. Kathleen Battle Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948), is an African-American operatic light lyric-coloratura soprano known for her agile and light voice and her silvery, pure tone.[1][2] … Continue reading →

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