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Haitian diva Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste breaks opera stereotypes

The daughter of immigrants from Port-au-Prince, she barely knew the word 'aria' until she was 20. She calls herself 'a rock 'n' roll, pop-music fanatic,' citing the Who's 'Quadrophenia' and the Clash's 'Sandinista!' as beloved albums, and 'Gimme Shelter' as her favorite Rolling Stones tune.

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00:19 on April 16 2011

Haitian diva Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste breaks opera stereotypes

Mercury News, California — The daughter of immigrants from Port-au-Prince, she barely knew the word 'aria' until she was 20. She calls herself 'a rock 'n' roll, pop-music fanatic,' citing the Who's... more info

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