Honoring Martin Luther King Jr: A Concert at Manhattan Youth

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be 96 years old in January.

He is famous for leading the American Civil Rights Movement through nonviolent protest, advocating for racial equality and delivering iconic speeches like “I Have a Dream," which helped achieve landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, solidfiying his legacy as a global icon for justice and peace.

All monies will be donated to the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Darnell White:

A native of the historical neighborhood of Harlem in New York City, Darnell White is a graduate LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and The Julliard School. A noted staple in New York City’s music scene, Darnell has developed a pristine reputation as a performer, composer, and musical director. As an MD he has collaborated with a number of noted artists including Melba Moore, Brian McKnight, Blaine Krauss, Amma Ossei, Willis White, Angela Birchett, David LaMarr, Carlton Jumel Smith and many more! Both as a performer and resident artist, Darnell’s graced the stages of New York’s major venues including 54 Below, The iridium, Birdland, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Smokey Joe’s cafe, and Sid Golds to name a few. Darnell recently served as Musical Director for the off-Broadway show Revelation The Musical as well as the film adaptation of Gospel at Colonus (premiering November 2020). He is currently the MD for a few churches in the New York area and the chorusmaster for Trilogy: An Opera Company in Newark, NJ! Both as a vocalist & instrumentalist, Darnell is well versed in many genres as he believes music should always be approached first from a place of pure expression. It is indeed the desire to share his expressions through the gift of music that have left no style or genre outside his reach. Darnell is highly recognized as one of New York City’s top vocal coaches and is always accepting new talent into his studio.

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