Débria Brown

Deceased Person

1936 – 2001

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Who was Débria Brown?

Débria M. Brown was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had an active international career that spanned five decades. She was part of the first generation of black opera singers to achieve wide success and is viewed as part of an instrumental group of performers who helped break down the barriers of racial prejudice in the opera world. She also worked occasionally as a dramatic actress on the stage and on television.

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Born
Oct 26, 1936
New Orleans
Education
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
Died
Dec 17, 2001

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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