My father introduced me to her. Grace Bumbry January 4, 1937 (age 77) American mezzo-soprano and soprano Grace Bumbry is considered one of the leading opera singers of her generation. African-American singer Grace Bumbry, born on January 4, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the leading opera voices of her generation. After studying in Boston, Chicago, and Santa Barbara, California, Bumbry made her opera debut at the age of 23. She performed around the world and mastered the great mezzo-soprano and soprano roles in the classical opera repertoire in a career that spanned nearly 40 years. “When I started I didnt have a clue about how to make a career. All I knew was that I had a wonderful voice and I wanted to sing.” —Grace Bumbry
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