Author : Musa Ngqungwana
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1776092988
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (76 download)
Book Synopsis Odyssey of an African Opera Singer by : Musa Ngqungwana
Download or read book Odyssey of an African Opera Singer written by Musa Ngqungwana and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring story of one man’s rise from poverty and oppression to success and fame in the international world of opera ... It is a difficult undertaking for any human to escape the cycle of poverty, but to do so from one of the world’s most complex political systems, with a brutal history of segregation and deprivation, is nothing short of a miracle. Yet Musa Ngqungwana’s story doesn’t end there. Not only did he manage to extricate himself from his impoverished past, but he found his way to the great opera houses of the world, attaining immense success in an affluent art form that bears no resemblance to his upbringing or culture. Musa’s life and career are proof that any human can overcome the devastating effects of discrimination and poverty. Odyssey of an African Opera Singer chronicles Musa’s journey from the townships of South Africa to the world stage. It is a story of hope, showing how humans, no matter their situation, have the opportunity to claim their gifts, develop them and use them to help others in need. A captivating story that will inspire anyone who has ever had a dream ...