African American opera tenor George Shirley reflects on his trailblazing music career. As one of the first African American operatic performers, renowned tenor and trailblazer George Shirley’s ...

Maria "Mimi" Coertse, a world-renowned South African opera singer, has sadly passed away According to a statement from a loved one, the singer died at her home, with her death sparking widespread ...

Growing up in South Africa, internationally celebrated opera singer Pretty Yende hadn’t even heard of opera until she was almost out of high school. Now, she’s hailed as one of her generation’s most ...

Kick off Black History Month with an evening of powerful voices and extraordinary stories at the Bryant Library in Roslyn. Soprano and educator Tanisha Mitchell will present “Opera in Ebony: Tribute ...