The soprano Kathleen Battle was born on August 13, 1948. She studied at the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music She has won 5 Grammy Awards for recordings made between 1986 to 1993. I decided to post the YouTube video below but only because it is a
“popular” operatic selection but also because I like Ms Battle’s diva dress.
Tagged: Kathleen Battle, Puccini

Wow, that dress was something! I’m not a big fan of opera though.