Portia white was an amazing Canadian vocalist. She was born in Truro, Nova Scotia. She started her career at the age of six. When she was six years old she joined her father's church choir. Her father would organize small concerts to raise money and she would perform at the concerts. At the age of seventeen she she received her first big win. She won a silver cup in the Nova Scotia music festival. That's when it all started. She then received a scholar ship to the Halifax Ladies Music Club. She was attending the Halifax conservatory of music.
Portia White was one of the best Canadian contralto singers there is. She made her first debut in Toronto 1941. She then made her big international debut in 1944 in New York City. She then went on a tour around the world. In 1964 Portia White preformed for Queen Elizabeth II. She preformed at the confederation center of arts in Charlottetown.
The concert to the Queen was the last big performance for Portia White . The reason why is that she got a rasp in her voice which made her retire early. After her retirement she went back to teaching. Portia White taught some of Canadians great pop singer.
Portia was one of eleven children in her family. Portia's family was famouse just like Portia. She had a brother named Bill who was the first Canadian with African heritage to run for political office. She also had a brother named Jack who was a noted Canadian labour union. Bill had two famous kids who where Chris who was a musician and Shelia who was a politician. Her Father Rev. William Andrew White was the first African Canadian to graduate from Acadia University.
Portia White has been named " person of national historic significance" by Canadian government. Portia White was a very god singer who was a Canadian of African heritage and that really helped her popularity. Portia's talent helped all people with African heritage who followed.
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