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  1. Jessye Norman - Wikipedia

    Jessye Mae Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. She was able to perform dramatic soprano roles, but did not limit herself to that …

  2. Jessye Norman | Facts, Biography, & Significance | Britannica

    Jessye Norman, American operatic soprano, one of the finest of her day, who also enjoyed a successful concert career. She was known for the beauty, range, and flexibility of her vibrant …

  3. Jessye Norman: Remembering the iconic, game-changing soprano ...

    Jul 17, 2024 · The legendary American soprano Jessye Norman, who died in 2019 at the age of 74, will forever be remembered as a trailblazing opera singer and champion of diversity in the …

  4. Jessye Norman - Kennedy Center

    Sep 30, 2019 · She has made a difference to anyone who loves music, and indeed it matters quite a lot that she is here: Jessye Norman, a great American singer.

  5. JessyeNorman|georgiawomen.org|Georgia Women of Achievement

    Born on September 15, 1945, in Augusta, Georgia, Jessye Norman was not only a renowned operatic soprano but also a cultural beacon, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

  6. Jessye Norman | Metropolitan Opera

    The Met mourns the loss of Jessye Norman, one of the great sopranos of the past half-century.

  7. Jessye Norman - The Dig at Howard University

    Jessye Norman was a Grammy Award-winning operatic singer, humanitarian, and Howard alumna known for her powerful voice and stage presence. She was born in 1945 in Augusta, …

  8. Jessye Norman - Academy of Achievement

    Sep 30, 2019 · One of the most distinguished musical artists of our time, Jessye Norman traveled from her home town of Augusta, Georgia to the opera houses and concert halls of the world. …

  9. Jessye Norman's Biography - The HistoryMakers

    Nov 21, 2016 · Opera singer Jessye Norman was born on September 15, 1945 in Augusta, Georgia to Janie King Norman and Silas Norman. She graduated from Augusta’s Lucy C. …

  10. Jessye Norman Biography - family, children, parents, history ...

    Jessye Norman is an African American opera singer. Her rich soprano voice covers an uncommonly wide range, from classical to modern compositions. Jessye Norman was born on …