Saturday, June
15, 8 PM: Freight &
Salvage, Berkeley
Friday, June 21, 8 PM: Bankhead Theater, Livermore
OAKLAND,
Calif., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC), a beacon of harmony
and unity, will celebrate Juneteenth this year with two
soul-stirring performances across the Bay Area. Led by Founding
Artistic Director Terrance
Kelly, OIGC invites attendees to reflect on the past,
celebrate the present, and embrace the promise of a more equitable
future through the power of Black gospel music.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June
19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans
in Galveston, Texas, finally
learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation
Proclamation. This momentous occasion, now observed nationwide,
symbolizes the resilience and triumph of the human spirit over
adversity.
OIGC kicks off Juneteenth festivities with a performance on
Saturday, June 15, 8 PM at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, and will perform again at the
Bankhead Theater on Friday, June
21 at 8 PM, wrapping up
Livermore Valley Arts' Juneteenth celebration.
"Gospel music was the only escape for African American people
during slavery," says Director Kelly. "Celebrating
Juneteenth with Black gospel music brings people in from being a
spectator to experience the resilience, joy, and strength that can
change hearts and minds. I'm so excited about this concert – we're
not just gonna sing, we're gonna saaang!"
Tickets for OIGC's Juneteenth performances range from
$25 to $35 and are available for purchase at
www.oigc.org/tickets. Audiences can expect a dynamic blend
of new repertoire and classic favorites, showcasing the choir's
exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to the cultural
tapestry of the Bay Area.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the transformative magic
of gospel music in celebration of Juneteenth.
About the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, founded in 1986 by
Terrance Kelly, unites over 300
singers across multiple choirs from diverse faiths, races, and
cultures. The namesake award-winning choir performs 25-30 times
annually, including notable events such as jazz festivals, tours,
and inauguration ceremonies. Additional ensembles include the
Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir, the Oakland Interfaith Community
Choir, the Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir, and the virtual Oakland
Interfaith World Choir. In 2022, OIGC acquired the Oakland Youth
Chorus, further expanding its youth program and outreach. With
their mission to inspire unity and joy among all people through
black gospel and spiritual music traditions, the OIGC continues to
touch the hearts of audiences around the world. Learn more at
www.oigc.org.
Media Contact: Isa S. Chu,
Marketing Manager, isa@oigc.org, (510) 587-9409
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