Why top SA talent goes for a song

SA has no shortage of opera talent — but many are forced by lack of opportunity at home to perform abroad

28 March 2021 - 20:47 By Levi Letsoko

SA has no shortage of opera talent. Think Mimi Coertse, Michelle Breedt, Pumeza Matshikiza, Elza van den Heever, Musa Nkuna and the late Deon van der Walt. Then there’s Pretty Yende, Golda Schultz, Sunnyboy Vincent Dladla ... the list goes on...

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