Canadian gospel legend,, Sharon Rileywill celebrate the black musical heritage during a special event Organized by theUniversity of Toronto THE February 8, 2025. This unique concert titled “A Celebration of Black History Through Music” Promises an emotional journey through historical spirituals and contemporary gospel.
A musical tribute to black cultural history
Artist awarded To the Juno for his album Life is (1999), Sharon Riley will unite his voice with that of Faith choral and artistic sets of the University of Toronto. On the program:
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariotclassic African-American spirituals
- Modern gospel creations signed Kirk Franklin
- A Unpublished composition mixing West African percussion and choirs
“This concert is much more than a show – it's a Living transmission of our inheritance “, Underlines Dr. Darren Hamilton, musical director of the event.
What to know about this concert
- ✅ Symbolic place : THE Lyric theater From the Meridian Arts Center, Toronto cultural epicenter
- ✅ Unprecedented collaboration : First collaboration between Sharon Riley and the Students in theology UOFT
- ✅ Historical dimension : Integration of archive documents of Canada Black Music Archives
Practical info
📅 Date : February 8, 2025 | 🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Place : Lyric Theater, Toronto
🎟 Ticketing : Site of the University of Toronto
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