Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir

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Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir

New York, NY, USA
lavenderlight85@gmail.com
http://www.lavenderlight.com/index.html

Artistic Director

Eric Williamson

Executive Director

Maria-Elena Grant

Voicing

SATB
Chorus Facebook Account
Chorus Youtube Channel

Founded in 1985, Lavender Light is a mixed chorus. Although the group encompasses many ethnic and spiritual backgrounds, the choir provides a special ministry to black lesbians and gays, who have historically been pressured by their communities to choose between their blackness and their gayness. Our repertoire includes gospel (old and new), spirituals, and anthems. We produce two full concerts a year and frequently appear as guests at community functions from church services to Gay Pride rallies.

Lavender Light Gospel Choir is dedicated to keeping alive the black gospel music tradition in an environment supportive to lesbian and gay people, with a special ministry to black lesbians and gays. Through our performances and recordings, we seek to uplift, entertain and educate. We strive to be a visible force in this world, offering strength, peace and hope to our members and to our audiences.

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