President Obama recalls her St. Louis roots at induction in D.C. "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. Read More
The other is the leader of the most passionate tribe of followers on Earth. Read More
With a little help from Carol Burnett, a new star from the hit TV show "Glee" and other top entertainers, political Washington is saluting five of the nation's top artists with the Kennedy Center Honors this weekend. Read More
Grace Bumbry has been surprising her brother, Ben, since she was teenager. Read More
Renowned opera singer Grace Melzia Bumbry's illustrious career is distinguished not only for its quality and longevity. Read More
Declared a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck will be capping off a banner year in his extraordinary career with a three-night run of six shows (8pm & 10:30pm) at New York's Blue Note on November 27-29 and being honored at the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington on December 6, the artist's 89th birthday. Read More
Grace Melzia Ann Bumbry was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on January 4, 1937. As a youth she sang in church choirs. In 1955 ... Read the full Grace Bumbry bio.