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Episode 439. Grace Bumbry, Proud Soprano [Studio Edition]

Posted February 19, 202601:41:24

As we hurtle toward the third anniversary (in May already!) of Grace Bumbry’s death, I have had her very much on my mind. It’s true that I consider...

Episode 438. Leontyne Price Sings Richard Strauss Heroines

Posted February 15, 202601:23:13

Last week the opera world joined in unanimous celebration as Leontyne Price celebrated her 99th birthday. Though I’m a trifle late to the party, I...

Episode 437. Get to Know Faye Robinson

Posted February 13, 202601:01:14

Today’s Black History Month episode serves also as a belated birthday tribute to the exceptional African American soprano Faye Robinson, who was born...

Episode 436. Adelaide Hall, Sophisticated Lady

Posted February 10, 202601:09:23

Adelaide Hall (1901 – 1993), entertainer extraordinaire, really had it all: voice, talent, beauty, dancing chops, charisma, joie de vivre...

Episode 435. Tina and the Expats

Posted February 6, 202601:38:13

I first published this episode two and a half years ago in June 2023, in commemoration of the death of the great Tina Turner. As always when I take...