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Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945) is a four time Grammy award winning African American opera singer. Norman is one of the most admired contemporary opera singers and recitalists, and is one of the highest paid performers in classical music.Read More...
Hamptons Arts Groups Hit Up Lovers, Woo Collectors for Funding - Bloomberg Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Jorn Weisbrodt used his connections to book a celebrity troubadour for a Hamptons fundraiser -- boyfriend Rufus Wainwright . Arts groups in this posh area of Long Island, New York took advantage of such surefire opportunities ...
Review: Isabel Bayrakdarian and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - Los Angeles Times Once they've hit the big time, opera stars have often used their platforms to explore and promote their national heritages. Enrico Caruso belted Neapolitan songs, Jussi Björling sang Swedish songs, Jessye Norman performed spirituals, Plácido ...
Soprano Jessye Norman to address UNC-CH grads - Raleigh News & Observer Story Tools The class of 2008 at UNC-Chapel Hill will hear from soprano Jessye Norman at graduation in May. Norman, one of the country's most celebrated musical artists, will give the May 11 commencement address, UNC-CH officials announced this week ...