The Black opera singer who lit the 19th century on fire

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The Black opera singer who lit the 19th century on fire | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

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An in-depth profile of one of the most famous African American sopranos that most people have never heard of. Sissieretta Jones was revered by audiences around the world at the turn of the 20th century. While she was the first African American woman to headline on a main stage at Carnegie Hall, she was shut out of performing at other major venues in the U.S. because of the color of her skin.
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@sancho.darwin 2 ай бұрын

Much obliged for covering this esoteric story of Black America's original opera diva.

@SuzanaGrau Ай бұрын

I am so moved by her story! Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤

@WarrenHolly 8 ай бұрын

Wow! I'm going to recommend her story to the Black Music Archives channel. Thank you for this wonderful and inspirational account.🙏🏾

@cadejawilson925 7 ай бұрын

Somebody really needs to get Fantasia on this story and FAST! Like, I’m so serious, she really needs to see this 💜

@roxnmo6624 6 ай бұрын

I just said that!!!

@nzurisoul 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

@georgiajacobs3552 7 күн бұрын

Very Sad and Beautiful Story RIP

@kellywilliams7318 2 ай бұрын

It would be nice to hear her singing. They should've added that so we could hear her voice.

@theresakennedy7339 7 ай бұрын

I hope Fantasia does a biopic

@renzy79 7 ай бұрын

Why? She's not a classical singer.

@theresakennedy7339 7 ай бұрын

@@renzy79 music is music and Fantasia can sing anything. It’s called acting.

@renzy79 7 ай бұрын

@@theresakennedy7339 Acting and executing classical technique are not the same. That is why singers work for years to achieve it.

@theresakennedy7339 7 ай бұрын

@@renzy79 I think she’s capable. They look alike, just different timing. Fantasia. Has enough range to study classical enough to do a Movie.

@renzy79 7 ай бұрын

@@theresakennedy7339 You clearly don't understand classical vocal techique. Most people don't. You don't walk off the street and execute proper classical vocal technique correctly. Such a role would require singing arias. It necessitates YEARS of study. 🤷‍♂️