Some of the music I listen to is pop. I sing it in the shower - and then for public consumption. Kathleen Battle consumptionlistenmusic Change image and share on social
I can't imagine life without singing. Kathleen Battle imaginelifesing Change image and share on social
In spirituals, the talk of heaven and deliverance was code for a better life. 'Crossing the River Jordan' was code, of course, for escaping to freedom. Kathleen Battle codecrossdeliverance Change image and share on social
Wherever and whenever I sing, if there is only one spiritual on a program, people will talk about two things afterward, and one of them will be the spiritual. What I bring to this is the best of my classical training - not all of it. I apply what is appropriate. Kathleen Battle afterwardapplybring share on social
Wynton and Christopher were really great experiences for me because they are both very gifted artists. Kathleen Battle artistchristopherexperience Change image and share on social
I hear music that comes out of need, out of grief, sorrow, suffering and out of overcoming these things, as well. That journey to freedom still goes on today. It's an incremental change, the culmination of many events in your own life and the lives of your children and grandchildren. Kathleen Battle changechildculmination share on social
New York is a great place to be fed in the arts. The arts in general are a large part of my life. The city was my postgraduate course. Kathleen Battle artcityfeed Change image and share on social