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::MUSIC NEWS::
LE Newsletter -
January 28, 2010
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The Evolution of Gospel Music Returns on February 5th and 6th!
Source: Karen Burke
(January 18, 2010) Toronto - On February 5th and 6th at 7 p.m.
the spectacular musical
production
The Evolution of Gospel Music (EGM)
returns to relive the tale of a people thrust into a new land
and stripped of everything but their music. The EGM showcases
five eras of gospel using live music, drama and dance. It
dynamically charts a triumphant legacy that spans the early days
of Negro spirituals through the turmoil of the 60’s, to the
influence of gospel in today’s contemporary urban music
landscape. The production, which opened in 2009 to crowds of
over 1,200 people, aired on CBC Radio and is available online on
CBC’s Concerts on Demand.
EGM was conceived and directed by the powerhouse team of Juno
 award-winning
Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) director Karen Burke, gospel music
producer Corey Butler, and singer/actor/producer
Aadin Church
(The Lion King, Miss Saigon). The show will be lead by Burke, a
Professor of Music at York University, and Butler will lead the
professional rhythm section.
A phenomenal cast representing some of the best Canadian gospel
musicians, actors and dancers will re-enact the voyage through
the golden age of gospel, celebrating the music of Thomas
Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Cleveland and other iconic
artists. Powerful vocalists have also been assembled for the
front-line singers, including Marlene O’Neill, Amoy Levy and
Peter Moncrieffe. Guest artist Aadin Church will lead the
journey, as a character called ‘The Traveler’, along with
onstage partner Karen Jules.
Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) will present The Evolution of Gospel
Music at Global
Kingdom Ministries as a main feature of Black History Month and
tickets can be purchased online at
www.evolutionofgospelmusic.com. To meet a goal of positively
impacting the local community they have partnered with UrbanPromise Toronto, who believe “children and young adults
have the potential to achieve success, and with support they can
reach their God-given potential.” A portion of the proceeds will
be donated to this cause. TMC is also working with other local
organizations to bring groups of youth to a special matinee to
provide an educational and uplifting experience for them.
About the Toronto Mass Choir
The Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) is a not-for-profit 35-member choir
who have been pioneers within the industry for more then 20
years, while paving the way for some of the best gospel talent
in Canada. They have performed at countless award shows and
venues, including The Ottawa Bluesfest, the Toronto Jazz
Festival, the Canadian National Exhibition, Roy Thompson Hall
with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and at the Gospel Music
Workshop of America conventions in Washington, DC, Atlanta and
Detroit. TMC has released six albums with their soulful style of
calypso, ska and new sounds, with the fusion of jazz and reggae,
and have won multiple awards, including a Juno Award, two Gospel
Music Association Canada (GMAC) Covenant Awards, a Vibe Award,
An Urban Music Association of Canada Award and a Shai Award.
About UrbanPromise
UrbanPromise Toronto began in 1998 with the vision to see change
in government-housing neighbourhoods. Beginning with one small
after-school program for children UrbanPromise has grown into an
organization that reaches hundreds of children, youth and
families in four communities across the city.
For information or interviews please contact Karen Burke at
(905) 794-1139.
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 5 and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
THE EVOLUTION OF GOSPEL MUSIC
Global Kingdom Ministries
1250 Markham Road
Scarborough, ON
Doors: 6:00 pm; Start: 7:00 pm
Advance tix: $25; Door: $30
Tix purchased at:
www.evolutionofgospelmusic.com
See video at
http://www.evolutionofgospelmusic.com/youtube.php
Audio clip, please go to
www.cbc.ca
HERE
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