February is Black History Month and Jazzy 88.9 WCSU is paying tribute to the many African-Americans who have made a difference in the Miami Valley. Today we salute Leontyne Price, opera singer.
Leontyne Price rose to international acclaim in the 1950's and 60's and was one of the first African-Americans to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera. Time Magazine best described her voice "Rich, Supple and Shining," capable of effortlessly soaring from a smokey mezzo to the pure soprano bold of a perfectly spun high C.
Leontyne Price received many honors including the Presidential Medal Of Freedom, The Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal Of Arts. Leontyne Price was in the Music Education program at Wilberforce University and later graduated at Central State University.
This Black History tribute is brought to you by your Miami Valley Jazz Authority, Jazzy 88.9 WCSU.
