Lift Every Voice: A Singer Showcase

Taking to the stage at the splendid Castro Theatre, Lift Every Voice is a concert that celebrates that Martin Luther King, Jr. Bank Holiday with Black music rooted in traditions such as gospel, blues and jazz. The program is designed to provide opportunities for members of the community to engage with professional singers and musicians in the exploration of Black/African American music. Featuring the Dee Spencer Trio (Dee Spencer, keyboards; Jewell McMillon, bass; and Ruthie Price, drums) with special guest vocalist and MC, Clairdee and 17 soloist community singers. The soloists for this concert are: Annie Dang, Bellamy Ackrell, Charles “Shakey” Gibson, Chi Chi Amaichi, Clara McDaniel, Corey Kelley, Courtney Brown, David Navarro, Dina Rao, Naomi Berman, Ramon Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Thu Ho, Tina Marzell, Tony Howard and Yolanda Cato-Freeman.