Jessye Norman
Stand Up Straight and Sing!
- ISBN 13:
- 9780544484054
- author:
- Jessye Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.2 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Stand Up Straight and Sing! is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir by renowned singer Jessye Norman. In this book, she shares stories about the strong women who have shaped her life, from her ancestors to family friends and teachers.
Norman reflects on the importance of her parents in her early learning and experiences in the arts, as well as her encounters with racism throughout her life. She also pays tribute to the pioneering African American singer Marian Anderson, whose example of dignity and grace has had a lasting impact on Norman's own career.
This memoir is a testament to Norman's remarkable journey, from her early days growing up in the segregated South to her rise as one of America's greatest singers. With five Grammy Awards and numerous international prizes among her many accolades, Jessye Norman's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has ever been inspired by the power of music and the human spirit.
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