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“If you can write it, I can be it.”

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Karen Black, an American actress, was born on July 1, 1939, and passed away on August 8, 2013. Known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater, she gained prominence during the 1970s and 1980s. Black starred in several classic films, including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Slaughterhouse-Five'. Her career spanned a variety of styles and genres, making her an unforgettable actress in cinematic history. more

“I bring my classical training - some of it, but not all of it - and also my background and culture, to spirituals. And I try to leave room for that unpredictable factor, where the feeling of the song is allowed to come through. The same ethos can be applied to singing Mozart, or Schubert, or Bach. It's not just about what's on the page.”

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Author:Kathleen Battle

“I can't imagine life without singing.”

I Can Imagine Singing

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“In spirituals, the talk of heaven and deliverance was code for a better life. 'Crossing the River Jordan' was code, of course, for escaping to freedom.”

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Author:Kathleen Battle

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