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Florence Cole Talbert

American opera singer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1890 to 1961 · aged 70

Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave, also known as Madame Florence Cole-Talbert, was an American operatic soprano, music educator, and musician.

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Called "The First Lady in Grand Opera" by the National Negro Opera Guild, she was one of the first African American women and black opera artists performing abroad who received success and critical acclaim in classical and operatic music in the 20th century. Through her career as a singer, a music educator, and an active member of the National Association of Negro Musicians, she became a legendary figure within the African American music community, also earning the titles of "Queen of the Concert Stage" and "Our Divine Florence."

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1961 · aged 70