Washington Post
Martina Arroyo was a luminous star of opera who broke racial barriers
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Martina Arroyo, an opera singer, died at age 90. Arroyo performed Verdi and other operatic works and was among the first generation of Black singers in major opera roles.
Original reporting:
- Washington Post — Martina Arroyo was a luminous star of opera who broke racial barriers
