Wynton and Christopher were really great experiences for me because they are both very gifted artists.

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  Wherever and whenever I sing, if there is only one spiritual on a program, people will talk about t

• Kathleen Battle:

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• Kathleen Battle:

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• Kathleen Battle:

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• Kathleen Battle:

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• Kathleen Battle:

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