Charleston Gospel Choir Spring 2019 Performance
Queen of Soul and Gospel: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
January 15, 2019—Charleston SC—The
Charleston Gospel Choir is pleased to present its 2019 spring performance entitled
Queen of Soul and Gospel:
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin,
Saturday, April 13, 6 p.m. at Charity Missionary Baptist Church, 1544 Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
under the musical direction of Guest Conductor Dr. Jason A. Dungee.
The undisputed Queen
of Soul, whose gospel-tinged R&B music displays one of the greatest
voices in recording history, Aretha Franklin is considered an American
musical treasure—performing for over 50 years,
from singing in her church choir, to her award-winning professional
career which began at age eighteen.
From her time
growing up as the daughter of a prominent African-American preacher to
her death this past August, Franklin was immersed and involved in the
struggle for civil rights and women's rights. Her
songs Respect and Natural Woman in particular became anthems of these movements for social change.
Through song and narration, the Charleston Gospel Choir will pay homage to Ms. Franklin’s musical achievements and activist
legacy in performance of moving gospel and R&B standards made famous by Ms. Franklin including her arrangements of the iconic Beatles
Let It Be and Paul Simon’s Bridge Over Troubled Water and her the toe-tapping arrangements of
How I Got Over and What A Friend We Have in Jesus are among 12 moving and inspirational selections the choir will present.
“A voice recognized
globally, Aretha Franklin inspired generations of female musicians with
her unique gospel style and delivery. We are honored to reflect on her
legacy and hope our performance reminds the
community how much she changed music around the world,” said, Lee
Pringle, Choir Founder and producer of the event.
“As a choral
clinician and conductor of many genres I am taken back to my roots when I
am able to lead an internationally respected choral organization like
the Charleston Gospel Choir perform authentic gospel
music at such a high level. I look forward to this landmark performance
with this incredibly dedicated group of choral singers,” said Dr. Jason
A. Dungee, Guest Conductor.
Tickets and Information
Charleston Gospel Choir
Queen of Soul and Gospel:
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Saturday, April 13, 2018 • 6 p.m.
Charity Missionary Baptist Church, 1544 Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
General Admission Tickets
$25 adults; $10 children/students with ID
www.charlestongospelchoir.org;
(866) 811-4111
or at door (cash or check only) up to one half hour before event
About the Charleston Gospel Choir
Now in its twentieth
year, the Charleston Gospel Choir celebrates and performs gospel,
spirituals, and sacred music for annual concert events including a Palm
Saturday weekend performance, Charleston Gospel
Christmas and regional events throughout the southeast with numerous engagements internationally including Paris, London, Rome, Prague and Ghana, West Africa. www.charlestongospelchoir.org
Promotional images available upon request
Charleston Gospel Choir • PO Box 22724 • Charleston SC • 29413-2724
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