#BlackHistoryWithTunde Happy Birthday to one of the greatest opera singers of all time: Leontyne Price! • Born in Laurel, Mississippi, in 1927, Price rose to become one of the most celebrated sopranos of her generation, known for her incredible vocal range, emotional expressiveness, and powerful stage presence. • Price first gained national attention in the 1950s with her performances in the Metropolitan Opera's productions of Verdi's "Il Trovatore" and Puccini's "La Bohème." She went on to beco

Leontyne Price rose from the segregated South, becoming the first black woman to appear in a lead role in televised Opera. This is History | Herstory, as told by Laverne Cox. | Biography

The legendary Leontyne Price. One of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, she shattered barriers and became the first African American woman to achieve international stardom in opera. Her voice, her artistry, and her courage continue to inspire generations. #BlackHistoryWithTunde | Babatunde Hip Hopera

PRIMA DONNA LEGEND: We honor opera singer Leontyne Price, who’s the first black prima donna. She became the first black opera singer on television and the first black woman to perform an opening night leading role at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. https://abcn.ws/3b54385 | The View