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Friday 27 November 2009 at 8pm
Harlem Gospel Choir
Tickets: €33
Tickets available
Let your hair down and prepare to give thanks as New York's Harlem Gospel Choir return to An Grianán for one night only.
Founded in 1986, the choir hit world wide fame when they appeared with U2 in the video for Rattle and Hum. Having performed for Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour and on U2's "Rattle and Hum" album, film and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir will, once again, return to Ireland for an extensive tour.
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir was formed in 1988 and made its highly successful debut at New York's Cotton Club the same year. The Choir draws its core singers from various black churches in the Harlem community, who share the common aim of bringing about a better understanding of African/American culture.
Founder member, Allen Bailey has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. He was promotional director for major recording artists including Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores, Prince, Michael Jackson, Mr. T, and Isaac Hayes. He was chairman for the Martin Luther King Holiday campaign and it was through this work that the Harlem Gospel Choir was born.
Their music is an uplifting mix of traditional African American gospel, blues, R&B and of course the vocals are truly marvellous.
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