Myrtle Hart Society: 'The Boys Choir of Kenya in Chicago October 13th!'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Performance and Fundraiser for Myrtle Hart Society

The Myrtle Hart Society (MHS) is thrilled to announce a reception to showcase the voices of the acclaimed Boys Choir of Kenya, to be held at 6:30pm on Monday, October 13 at the G. R. N'Namdi Gallery located at 110 North Peoria, Chicago. Named in honor of Myrtle Hart, a late-19^th century African American classical harpist, and formed in 2007, the Myrtle Hart Society publicizes the activities of Black and Latino artists performing classical music and educates the public about the history of the classical community of color. "Few people know that peoples of African descent have over four documented centuries as classical performers and composers. It's our pleasure to bring this little known fact to light by showcasing amazing artists from around the world in print, and now in person," says Rashida N. Black, Founder and Executive Director of the organization.

The highlight of the event will be The Boys Choir of Kenya, appearing in Chicago for the first time since their 2004 debut. The Choir comes to the Windy City as part of a tour of the United States. Touted as "Africa's best choral theatre," the Choir delights audiences with a bevy of selections from classical through Spirituals and Gospel to their own Pan-African traditional and contemporary tunes. Admission is $35 per person, cash bar - -payments by cash, credit card or check at the door. Online payments  and reservations recommended. Please call Rashida Black at 773.373.2495 or RSVP via e-mail to rashida@myrtlehart.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it. Make checks payable to: Myrtle Hart Society. The fundraiser and silent auction will be held at The G. R. N'Namdi Gallery, established in 1981 by George N'Namdi in Detroit, Michigan. With locations in Detroit, Chicago and New York, The Gallery is the oldest and largest existing African American owned gallery in the world. The Myrtle Hart Society's mission is to provide access to and visibility of world class musicians of color to the general public free of charge (notwithstanding special events).

The Boys Choir of Kenya
Oct. 13 in Chicago
Myrtle Hart Society
Rashida N. Black
G. R. N'Namdi Gallery
Performance and Fundraiser