Friday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.

 

St. Andrew’s Church, King & Simcoe Streets, Toronto

Zoomer Radio is an Official Radio Sponsor of Black History: Songs & Stories.

Explore some of the most evocative songs ever written about the Black experience at St. Andrew’s Church on Friday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Black History: Songs & Stories promises to be a don’t-miss concert marking Black History Month.

The soulful program will feature stories and inspired performances of beloved classics such as Billie Holiday’s God Bless the Child, Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? and Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom. Taking the stage will be Shelley Hamilton, John Campbell and Mark Cassius (The Nylons).

The veteran singers/actors/musical theatre stars will share their life experiences and delve into how these classic songs influenced their own musical journeys. Backing the singers will be the Jordan Klapman Quartet. St. Andrew’s is located at King and Simcoe, opposite Roy Thomson Hall.

Purchase advance tickets on Eventbrite or at standrewstoronto.org