invited outstanding African American opera singers for a gala evening on April 13, 2018. Maestro Richard Cordova curated and accompanied performances by Melanie Campbell, Bernard Holcomb, Kenneth ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Also known as Danville’s Diva, Camilla Williams was the first African American to become a famous ...

The opening notes of the opera’s overture filled the ... it was a chance to recognize the contributions of African American artists to classical music. “For historical sake and posterity ...