This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — Grace Bumbry, a pioneering ...
Grace Bumbry appeared destined for the opera stage, but her journey from Saint Louis, Missouri, to the opera houses of Europe was long and arduous. She knew what racism looked like. She grew up with ...
“Reflecting on the challenge of finding one’s voice, Grace Bumbry once said: ‘God has already planted that in your throat. It’s your job to free it up, to allow that beautiful thing to shine through.’ ...
Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame. Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame. Spotlighting her historic performances, the film explores the racial barriers ...
"The Magic of Grace Bumbry" recounts the story of the African American Missouri native who rose to fame in the 1960s international opera scene. Bumbry’s rise began in the 1950s when she won a radio ...