Examine the historical contributions of world renown opera singer and Pennsylvania native, Marian Anderson in this concise biography.

Delves into the life story of opera singer and director of the New York City Opera, Beverly Sills.

One of the most popular opera singers today, Placido Domingo is discussed on this American Masters web site by PBS. Including a biography, a short list of his major works and a video, you will certainly learn more about this great singer.

A short biography of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Robert McFerrin, Sr., an American opera singer who became the first African-American male to solo at the Metropolitan Opera (Met) when he made his 1955 debut as Amonasro in Giuseppe...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Kathleen Battle, an American opera singer, among the finest coloratura sopranos of her time.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Matilda Sissieretta Jones, an opera singer who was considered the greatest black American in her field in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Explore how South Carolina moved from a "plantation culture" in 1670 to a "growing research center and banking state" today. South Carolina played a major role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.