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- Charles Holland was a lyric tenor who sang with jazz bands in the 1930s but fled the racial prejudice of his native land to become a successful Monostatos in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” and a well-known Nadir in Bizet’s “The Pearl Fishers,” amongst others.
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Charles Holland (December 27, 1909 – November 7, 1987) was an American tenor singer and actor. Early life and work. Charles Holland was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on December 27, 1909. [1] . The elder brother of jazz trumpeter Peanuts Holland, he started taking singing lessons at the age of 14.
Nov 12, 1987 · Charles Holland, a lyric tenor who sang with jazz bands in the 1930s but fled the racial prejudice of his native land to become a successful Monostatos in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” and a...
Charles Holland was born on December 29, 1909 in Norfolk, Virginia. Originally a lyric tenor, he began singing at the early age of14. But his race made it impossible to pursue a classical singing career. He sang with both Fletcher Henderson's and Benny Carter's bands.
- December 27, 1909
- November 7, 1987
Charles Holland. Actor: Youth Will Be Served. Charles Holland was born on December 29, 1909 in Norfolk, Virginia. Originally a lyric tenor, he began singing at the early age of14. But his race made it impossible to pursue a classical singing career.
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- Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Nov 10, 1987 · Charles Holland, an American tenor who pursued his career primarily in Europe and was rediscovered by the American avant-garde late in life, died Saturday at his home in Amsterdam. He was 77...
Explore Charles Holland's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Charles Holland on AllMusic.
Apr 17, 2020 · Today’s episode, the second in my Black History Month series, is a tribute to the extraordinary African American tenor Charles Holland (1909-1987) whose career spanned more than four decades. Early appearances as a vocalist with the band of Luther Henderson and the Hall Johnson Negro Choir led to his Hollywood film debut and to appearances on ...
