Grace Melzia Bumbry (1937), an American opera singer, is considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano for many years. She was a member of a pioneering generation of African-American opera and classical singers who followed Marian Anderson (including Leontyne Price, Martina Arroyo, Shirley Verrett and Reri Grist) in the world of classical music and paved the way for future African-American opera and concert singers. Bumbry's voice was rich and sizable

6.8K views · 344 reactions | ✨ It's time to marvel at Grace Bumbry's heartfelt rendition of Verdi's Aida from 1966! ✨ https://bit.ly/47ILkwu | medici.tv | Facebook

Grace Bumbry and Jon Vickers in an excerpt from a film performance of Carmen by Georges Bizet (1969). The audio was recorded in 1967. | Opera Vivrà

249K views · 10K reactions | Grace Bumbry performs as Carmen in this clip from the 1968 film version of the opera. The Magic of Grace Bumbry premieres Friday, October 3 at 9/8c on PBS. | Great Performances l PBS | Facebook