Julia Werthimer wrote:

>>To which I would add: any black opera singer performing negro spirituals.
>>I can see that they would regard them as "their" music - but they have no
>>understanding of how to sing them IMHO.

And Walter asked:

>Would that include Marian Anderson in your opinion?

A very good question, Walter! And I have to admit that I am of two minds
about her in this regard. She did sing spirituals in a very "un-operatic"
way, compared to many opera singers.

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California, USA