Common Quote by Kathleen Battle

I bring my classical training - some of it, but not all of it - and also my background and culture, to spirituals. And…

— Kathleen Battle

In spirituals, the talk of heaven and deliverance was code for a better life. 'Crossing the River Jordan' was code, of course, for escaping…

— Kathleen Battle

I hear music that comes out of need, out of grief, sorrow, suffering and out of overcoming these things, as well. That journey to…

— Kathleen Battle

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

— Kathleen Battle

People are drawn to the spiritual. It has a universal appeal.

— Kathleen Battle

I sing what I sing. And that's recitals and orchestra concerts. To appease - no, that's not the right word - let's say to…

— Kathleen Battle

The question is not... if art is enough to fulfill my life, but if I am true to the path I have set for…

— Kathleen Battle

I'm a consumer as well as a performer. Among my leisure-time activities is going to the theater. I'm very interested in that.

— Kathleen Battle

I sing what I sing.

— Kathleen Battle

I can't imagine life without singing.

— Kathleen Battle

Some of the things that have been the most meaningful to me have been experiences I've shared with my family.

— Kathleen Battle

Wherever and whenever I sing, if there is only one spiritual on a program, people will talk about two things afterward, and one of…

— Kathleen Battle