Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones Quotes
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The flowers absorb the sunshine because it is their nature. I give out melody because God filled my soul with it.
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones
Born: January 5, 1868
Died: June 24, 1933 (aged 65)
Bio: Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones, was an African-American soprano. She sometimes was called "The Black Patti" in reference to Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. Jones' repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.
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