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Barbara Hendricks is a celebrated American-Swedish soprano whose career spans opera, recital, and jazz. Debuting in Europe in 1974 at Glyndebourne and in the United States at the San Francisco Opera, she quickly established herself as a versatile artist with a profound commitment to humanitarian work. In the jazz world, she first captivated Montreux audiences in 1994 and has since become a respected interpreter of blues and jazz programs, including her much- praised The Road to Freedom. A longtime advocate for human rights, Hendricks has served as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 1987 and was named Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador in 2002. Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable recordings, and up-to-date tour information for 2025, including her Aix-en-Provence dates in November.