Tag: Black opera singers
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George Shirley made history as the first Black tenor at the Metropolitan Opera. His legacy continues through the George Shirley Vocal Competition and future singers like Tamarceo Shaw.
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Robert McFerrin, the first Black man to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, broke barriers in classical music, paving the way for future generations of Black opera singers. His impact stretches beyond opera into spiritual music and film.
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