Black History Month: Groundbreaking Artists
Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the title roles of the Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess." Photo: Ken Howard/Met Opera
Celebrating Black History Month: Groundbreaking Artists on the Air
From the broadcast archives.
Broadcast highlights from some of the Met’s most revered African American stars, including Marian Anderson, Reri Grist, Leontyne Price, George Shirley, Grace Bumbry, Martina Arroyo, Shirley Verrett, Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman, and Simon Estes.
