Camilla Williams, 92, Pioneering African-African Opera Singer
"[Her] debut with the New York City Opera on May 15, 1946, was thought to make her the first African American woman to appear with a major U.S. opera company." In 1954, Williams "became the first black artist to sing a major role with the Vienna State Opera." Los Angeles Times (AP) 01/30/12

Posted January 31, 2012 12:04 AM