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
Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year. Read More
Renowned opera singer Grace Melzia Bumbry's illustrious career is distinguished not only for its quality and longevity. Read More
Marian Anderson was an opera singer. A contralto, she sang both opera and spirituals, beginning her concert career in 1924 and ... Read the full Marian Anderson bio.