Mattiwilda Dobbs: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mattiwilda Dobbs (July 11, 1925 – December 8, 2015) was an American coloratura soprano and was one of the first black singers to enjoy a major international career in opera. She was the first black singer to perform at La Scala in Italy, the first black woman to receive a long-term performance contract and to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera, New York and the first black singer to play a lead role at the San Francisco Opera.
Quick facts about Mattiwilda Dobbs
- Full name: Mattiwilda Dobbs
- Born: 1925-07-11
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q180896
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Who is Mattiwilda Dobbs?
Mattiwilda Dobbs (July 11, 1925 – December 8, 2015) was an American coloratura soprano and was one of the first black singers to enjoy a major international career in opera.
What nationality is Mattiwilda Dobbs?
Mattiwilda Dobbs is United States.
When was Mattiwilda Dobbs born?
Mattiwilda Dobbs was born on 1925-07-11.
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