This week's open thread is highlighting African-American Opera Singers. Kathleen Battle (born August 13, 1948), is an American operatic soprano known for her agile and light voice and her silvery, pure tone. Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid 1970s. She made her opera … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers