A picture worth a thousand words.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I love this photo of Lillian Evanti, (Annie Lillian Evans), an African-American opera singer born in 1890. She could not sing opera in America. In 1925 she moved to France, where she remained until the outbreak of WWII.

The photo was taken by one of the few African American photographers of the time, Addison Scurlock, a unique and courageous figure in his own right.

Just an interesting factoid for you.

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9 Responses to A picture worth a thousand words.

  1. Amber Skyze says:
    March 14, 2012 at 3:09 am

    This is why I enjoy your blog. You always have something interesting to share! :)

  3. Savannah Chase says:
    March 14, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    That is an interesting photo…

  4. Casey Wyatt says:
    March 14, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Wow! I love this photo!

  5. Julia Barrett says:
    March 14, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Thanks Casey and Savannah!

  6. Stephanie says:
    March 15, 2012 at 3:32 am

    Wonder which opera that was for. Turandot? S

  7. Julia Barrett says:
    March 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I don’t know, Steph. Would be interesting to figure out.

  8. Sandra Cox says:
    March 18, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Our loss. France’s gain. Thanks for sharing:)

  9. Julia Barrett says:
    March 19, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Thanks for all your wonderful comments, Sandra - always love hearing from you!

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