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Opera Singer - Jessye Norman

Opera Singer - Jessye Norman

Has Jessye Norman's talent helped tear down the barriers of America's segregated south?

The Interview · BBC World Service

September 29, 201423m 23s

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Show Notes

Hardtalk speaks to Jessye Norman, who is acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of her generation. Her voice has enthralled audiences in the world’s greatest concert halls and opera houses for decades. She was born in America’s segregated south with a talent that transcended barriers. Has her success helped to tear those barriers down?

(Photo: Jessye Norman. Credit: Getty Images)