Margaret Tynes, Soprano Who Soared in Verdi and Strauss, Dies at 104

Because there were few opportunities for Black singers in the U.S., she began performing in Europe, where she was praised for her work in “Tosca,” “Carmen” and other operas.

​Because there were few opportunities for Black singers in the U.S., she began performing in Europe, where she was praised for her work in “Tosca,” “Carmen” and other operas.