I'm Gonna Let it Shine: Praise, Power, & Protest in Black Musical Tradition

Music in the Black Church is workship - and so much! For centuries, it has also communicated messages of hope, love, sorrow, and freedom. BAsed on archival research at three historic Black churches in West Baltimore - Union Baptist, Metropolitan United Methodist, and St. James Episcopal - this concert will explore sacred music traditions across denominations and thier connections to popular music forms.

Featuring:

Heritage Choir of Metropolitan, Alicia Alston, director

UMBC Jubilee Singers, Dr. Janice Jackson, director

St. James Episcopal Choir, Cedric Lyles, director

Peabody Jazz Student Ensemble, Joshua Watkins, music director

and More!

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Host or Publisher Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts