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HW Pick: Opera Ebony’s Featuring Soprano Janinah Burnett

Posted on January 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Janinah BurnettOpera Ebony, the longest running African – American opera company in the United States, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special celebration weekend with 2 events. Continue reading →

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Camilla Ella Williams was the first!

Posted on March 24, 2008 by | 2 Comments

Camilla Williams photo taken by Carl Van Vechten, 1946.

Camilla Ella Williams (born October 18, 1919) is an American operatic soprano and the first African American to receive a contract with a major American opera company. Continue reading →

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