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Simon EstesBorn in 1938, Estes began his operatic career as a bass-baritone in the 1960s, singing at numerous opera houses around the world and for various political figures and presidents — including Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela.

Simon Estes

Born in 1938, Estes began his operatic career as a bass-baritone in the 1960s, singing at numerous opera houses around the world and for various political figures and presidents — including Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela.

CAMMILLA WILLIAMS. She was the first African-American to receive a regular contract with a major American opera company — the New York City Opera —

CAMMILLA WILLIAMS. She was the first African-American to receive a regular contract with a major American opera company — the New York City Opera —

Leroy Villianeuva in The Prospector

Leroy Villianeuva in The Prospector

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