to cry in a good way. because, you know, then you know that you have done something with your music. and i m delighted to say that the winner of the 2021 cardiff singer of the world song prize is masabane cecilia rangwanasha. applause cecilia s talent shines through, but it has not been an easy path for singers like her. black opera singers, mostly african americans, are amongst some of the best known names in opera history. but over the decades, performers of colour have faced major obstacles in securing big roles. particularly through the 505 and 605, when suddenly, .