Grace Bumbry

January 9, 2024
Opera Singer

Quick Facts

Grace Bumbry
Full Name Grace Bumbry
Occupation Opera Singer
Date Of Birth Jan 4, 1937(1937-01-04)
Age 87
Birthplace St. Louis
Country United States
Birth City Missouri
Horoscope Capricorn

Grace Bumbry Biography

Name Grace Bumbry
Birthday Jan 4
Birth Year 1937
Place Of Birth St. Louis
Home Town Missouri
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Spouse Erwin Jaeckel

Grace Bumbry is one of the most popular and richest Opera Singer who was born on January 4, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Mezzo-soprano opera singer who’s career spans fifty years, and has included singing for Don Carlo and Ernani. She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2009.

They as well She and Aretha Franklin both are considered leaders in their musical genres, setting a precedent for African-American women in the industry. are both considered to be leaders in their genres of music and set a standard for African-American females in the music industry.

Her birthplace was in an ordinary family Her father was railroad porter, while her mom was a domestic worker.

Grace Bumbry Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Opera Singer
House Living in own house.

Grace Bumbry is one of the richest Opera Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Grace Bumbry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was the winner of a contest which gave her a scholarship to Boston University. The university was named Venus at Bayreuth and was casted with Wieland Wagner.

She was instrumental in paving the way to African American opera stars.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Grace Bumbry Dating?

According to our records, Grace Bumbry married to Erwin Jaeckel. As of December 1, 2023, Grace Bumbry’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Grace Ranked on the list of most popular Opera Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Grace Bumbry celebrates birthday on January 4 of every year.

Why is Grace Bumbry controversial?

African American soprano Grace Bumbry sparked controversy in West Germany when she became the frst black musician to sing at the Bayreuth Festival Opera House in July 1961. This article demonstrates how race served two separate functions for the Bayreuth Opera Festival and its postwar audience.

Where is Grace Bumbry now?

Settled in Lugano, Switzerland, she was known as a jet-setter and a newsmaker. Now retired from singing, Bumbry is active as a teacher.

How old is Grace Bumbry?

85 years (January 4, 1937)

Who is Grace Bumbry married to?

Erwin Jaeckel

What is Grace Bumbry known for?

Grace Melzia Bumbry (born January 4, 1937), an American opera singer , is considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano earlier in her career.

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