BBCNEWS Take Me to the Opera August 11, 2021 01:44:00
She had to iron on her own clothes before going onstage because nobody would do it for her. it was seen as beneath people to service somebody from that background. but she created such a stir when she was on stage and broke through many barriers. it is very important that we embrace diversity, not least because it sits within a tradition of diversity on our stage. we are proud of the fact that singers of colour were performing on our stage right back to the 19505, 1960s, �*70s, some really famous names in there. grace bumbry being just one. it's important we carry on that tradition. i met gr...