Quote by Charleszetta Waddles

Charleszetta Waddles was an acclaimed African American soprano born on October 7, 1912, and passed away on July 12, 2001. She was one of the most influential African American female vocalists in American classical music history during the mid-20th century. Waddles made history as one of the first African American women to sing leading roles at major American opera houses, paving the way for future generations of Black classical musicians. more