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Detra Carter
How did you get involved in music? What was your inspiration?
Music has always played an important role in my life.  I started singing solos at church and in the community as a child and by the time I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to be a singer.
Who has been an African American musical influence in your life? 
The person who has been the largest musical influence on me is my mother.  She was a singer who performed with The Sounds of Music, in the 1970’s and 80’s and also performed for Starlight Musical productions when I was a child. Other prominent local musical influences include, Rosemarie Gore Bigbee, along with the late, Anderson T. Daley and Bernice Fraction. My favorite African American classical singer is Kathleen Battle.  I just love that light Lyric voice.  
Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians and singers of color?
Do your work.  Figure out why you want to become a professional singer.  There are thousands of very talented people in the world, but only a few make a living from singing. Your why must be strong enough for you to endure the process of training, auditioning and booking jobs.
Watch Detra Carter's Lecture Recital on the Music of George Gershwin
Read Detra Carter's Artist Bio
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  • 2021/2022 Season
    • UPCOMING EVENTS >
      • Celebrate Opera Day!
      • LOBSTER PALOOZA 2022
      • MASTER CLASSES
    • DON GIOVANNI >
      • Don Giovanni Cast
    • Brundibar & Vedem >
      • Brundibar & Vedem Cast
      • Premiere Screening: Brundibar
    • Carousel >
      • Carousel Cast
    • TICKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
  • Our Artists
    • COMPANY AUDITIONS >
      • SINGERS
      • PIANISTS
      • RESIDENT ARTIST DIRECTOR
    • RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM >
      • Our Resident Artists
    • Get to Know Our Artists >
      • Alfred Savia
      • Artist Spotlight
  • Educational Outreach
    • Community Engagement
    • Music Education >
      • Sing Me A Story
      • The Three Little Hoosier Pigs
      • Around the World in 80 Songs
      • Literature Through an Operatic Lens
      • Journey through the Eras
    • Angela Brown Vocal Studio >
      • Angela Brown Seminar
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate Today
    • The Basile Opera Center Campaign
    • BE A SPONSOR >
      • CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
    • HONOR, MEMORIAL, AND LEGACY GIFTS
    • Shop to Support
  • ABOUT US
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • Staff Directory
    • The Basile Opera Center >
      • ABOUT THE BASILE OPERA CENTER
      • RENTAL INQUIRIES
      • ACCESSIBILITY
    • OPERA 101 >
      • ETIQUETTE
    • GET INVOLVED WITH THE OPERA >
      • VOLUNTEER
      • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • CONTACT US >
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
    • PERFORMANCE HISTORY