Charleston Gospel Choir Encore Performance September 28, 2019
Queen of Soul and Gospel: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
September 3, 2019—Charleston SC—The
Charleston Gospel Choir
is pleased to present an encore performance of its sold-out April event entitled
Queen of Soul and Gospel:
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin,
Saturday, September 28, 5 p.m. at Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting Street, 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 last August, Franklin was immersed and involved in
the struggle for civil
rights and women's rights. Her songs Respect and Natural Woman 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, Paul Simon’s Bridge Over Troubled Water, and her toe-tapping arrangements of
How I Got Over and What A Friend We Have in Jesus.
“Not since we debuted
Crowns: African-American Women and Church Hats has one of our
programs sold out so quickly and appealed to so many. A voice recognized
globally, Aretha Franklin inspired generations of artists 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 inspired music around the world,” said, Lee Pringle, Choir
Founder and producer of the event.
Tickets and Information
Charleston Gospel Choir
Queen of Gospel and Soul:
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Encore Performance
Saturday, September 28, 2019 • 5 p.m.
Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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 hour before event
About the Charleston Gospel Choir
Now
in its twenty-first year, the Charleston Gospel Choir celebrates and
performs gospel, spirituals, and sacred music for annual concert events
including a spring 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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