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Odyssey of a South African Opera Singer

ISBN 
9781776092970
Format 
Paperback
Recommended Price 
R250.00
Published 
February 2018
About the book: 
An inspiring story of one man’s rise from poverty and oppression to success and fame in the international world of opera...
 
It is a difficult undertaking for any human to escape the cycle of poverty, but to do so from one of the world’s most complex political systems, with a brutal history of segregation and deprivation, is nothing short of a miracle. Yet Musa Ngqungwana’s story doesn’t end there. Not only did he manage to extricate himself from his impoverished past, but he found his way to the great opera houses of the world, attaining immense success in an affluent art form that bears no resemblance to his upbringing or culture. Musa’s life and career are proof that any human can overcome the devastating effects of discrimination and poverty.
 
Odyssey of an African Opera Singer  chronicles Musa’s journey from the townships of South Africa to the world stage. It is a story of hope, showing how humans, no matter their situation, have the opportunity to claim their gifts, develop them and use them to help others in need. A captivating story that will inspire anyone who has ever had a dream...
 
Watch Musa Ngqungwana perform in Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's production of Moby-Dick  in partnership with the Utah Opera and Symphony : 
 

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