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* Today in Black History - November 11 *
1928 - Ernestine Anderson is born in Houston, Texaco. Her introduction
to jazz singing will begin at age 12 at the Eldorado Ballroom
in Houston. She will perform with Russell Jaquet, Johnny Otis,
and Lionel Hampton and be known for her warm, blues-influenced
vocals.
1929 - LaVern Baker is born in Chicago, Illinois. She will become a
rhythm & blues vocalist. She will be known for her recordings
of "Tweedly Dee", "I Cried a Tear", and "Jim Dandy."
1968 - Ronnie Devoe is born. He will become a singer with the groups
"New Edition" and "Bell, Biv, and Devoe."
* Today in Black History - November 12 *
1941 - Opera instructor Mary Cardwell Dawson and coloratura Lillian
Evanti establish the National Negro Opera Company in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, to provide more opportunities for African
Americans to sing and study opera. The company's first opera,
Verdi's "Aida", will be staged the following August at the
annual meeting of the National Association of Negro Musicians.
In its 21-year history, its performers will include Evanti,
Minto Cato, and Robert McFerrin.
* Today in Black History - November 13 *
1951 - Janet Collins, becomes the first African American ballerina
to appear with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
1956 - Dancer Geoffrey Holder begins a contract with the Metropolitan
Opera. Holder will dance in 26 performances, including "Aida"
and "La Perichole", and his career will include dance, acting,
and art collecting.
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