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Barbara Hendricks
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Singers · b. 1948

Barbara Hendricks

American operatic soprano and concert singer

Born
20 November 1948
Stephens
Country
United States
Active
1974–
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Barbara Hendricks is a jazz musician who plays voice. Barbara Hendricks was born on 20 November 1948 in Stephens. The music is usually filed under jazz, swing and opera. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Negro Spirituals” (1983) to “Barbara Hendricks in Verbier” (2023). Honours include honorary doctorate of Grenoble-III University (1996), honorary doctor of Paris 8 University (1999) and Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts (2000).

Barbara Hendricks (born November 20, 1948) is an American lyric soprano and humanitarian. Born in Arkansas, Hendricks studied chemistry and mathematics at the University of Nebraska before becoming a singer. She gained acclaim for her operatic roles from her 1974 debut onwards, and also performs jazz among other genres. Hendricks has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 1987. She has lived in Europe since 1977, and in Switzerland since 1985. She is a citizen of Switzerland and of Sweden following her marriage to a Swedish citizen.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Negro Spirituals 1983
Gershwin 1991
Barbara Hendricks Sings Christmas Favourites 1995
Tribute to Duke Ellington 1995
Les Triomphes De Barbara Hendricks 1999
Tribute to George Gershwin: It's Wonderful 2001
Nordic Songs 2002
Shout for Joy - Spiritual Christmas 2010
portrait musical, a musical portrait 2012
Barbara Hendricks in Verbier 2023 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Barbara Hendricks is credited as a sideman

1976 Porgy and Bess — Gershwin; Cleveland Orchestra & Chorus, Lorin Maazel, Willard White, Leona Mitchell, McHenry Boatwright, Florence Quivar, Francois Clemmons, Barbara Hendricks soprano vocals
1981 Barbara Hendricks Sings Gershwin — Gershwin; Barbara Hendricks, Katia & Marielle Labèque vocals, soprano vocals

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Barbara Hendricks play?

Barbara Hendricks is known for playing voice.

When and where was Barbara Hendricks born?

Barbara Hendricks was born 20 November 1948 in Stephens.

What are Barbara Hendricks's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Negro Spirituals (1983), Gershwin (1991), Barbara Hendricks Sings Christmas Favourites (1995), Tribute to Duke Ellington (1995) and Les Triomphes De Barbara Hendricks (1999).

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