03.06.2015
‘Juneteenth: 150 Years of Freedom’ – Discovery Gospel Choir Concert in Association with Christian Aid
Discovery Gospel Choir in partnership with Christian Aid presents Juneteenth: 150 Years of Freedom – a concert in the Button Factory on Friday June 19 at 8pm, to celebrate the anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Echoing diverse aspects of the trans–Atlantic slave trade through music, dance and story–telling, this new show aims to inspire audiences to reflect upon present–day slavery and current systems of injustice happening around the world.
True to the choir’s motto, “Discover beauty in everyone”, Juneteenth: 150 Years of Freedom has been shaped by drawing on the diverse skills within the Dublin–based choral group, in consultation with Dr William Mulligan – senior lecturer of History at UCD and co–editor of “A Global History of Anti–Slavery Politics in the Nineteenth Century”.
This all–embracing show is a true expression of unity and a celebration of freedom, bringing to the table a mix of drama, dance, poetry and music to soothe the soul.
For over a decade, Discovery Gospel Choir has thrilled audiences through its inspiring ethos: ‘Discover beauty in everyone’ (Romans 12.17). Hosted by St George and St Thomas’s Church on Cathal Brugha Street, this multi–cultural group’s unique choral fusion of world music with African, American and European Gospel has brought about collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Blind Boys of Alabama, Sinéad O’Connor, Kíla, and Stevie Wonder. Fresh, dynamic and colourful, this exceptional ensemble of Dublin–based singers and musicians is a true gem of Ireland’s music scene.
Christian Aid is an international development agency which works with local partners in around 40 countries worldwide. It is owned by seven Irish churches and the Irish Council of Churches. Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty.
A story of one day of liberation in Galveston, Texas, 150 years ago… A story of the best and worst of being human… A story of the pain and loss of the birth of the modern world… A story that isn’t over!
For Juneteenth: 150 Years of Freedom updates, visit Discovery Gospel Choir on Facebook and Twitter.
Tickets available online via Eventbrite.ie and from the Button Factory.
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