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“There's no anger ever in a spiritual. There's always the dream of a hope of a better day coming. That God understands the troubles that I'm experiencing.”

Quote by Jessye Norman

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Jessye Norman is an American opera singer renowned for her powerful voice and artistic expression. Born on September 15, 1945, she has been active on the international opera stage since the 1960s, performing in a wide range of classic opera roles. more

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