Hyers Sisters, Opera Singers Who Produced Civil Rights Musicals
by abhatt • September 1, 2012 • Hattitude Counts, News Articles, NIGERIAN, Oakland News Articles
Singer-filmmaker Susheel Bibbs has revealed new research about the Hyers Sisters, African American opera singers in the Nineteenth Century.Her work will lead to a new PBS film documentary and live concert entitled “Voices for Freedom.” While nearly forgotten after their deaths, sisters Anna and Emma Hyers were opera prodigies who toured the US from...
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