Oakland, California--Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) has announced that their Annual Spring Free Concert will take place on Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 pm at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern CA, 1433 Madison Street in Oakland (14th & Madison).

OIGC and Jewish Folk Ensemble Vocolot have been busy rehearsing several selections of new work that will be premiered at this concert. Coming on the heels of Easter and Passover, this concert celebrates the similarities and the differences of these two musical traditions and serves to carry out the shared mission of both groups to inspire people through song and cultural exchange. “We’re having fun and learning a lot (by working together)”, says OIGC Artistic Director Terrance Kelly. We’re thrilled to be celebrating Spring with this truly interfaith cultural event,” says Kelly. “We welcome all music lovers to attend and experience the mix of Middle Eastern sounds with the sounds of Gospel - the root of American music.” He and Vocolot leader Linda Hirschhorn have collaborated on compositions that will make their world premiere at the concert. Joining the program will be a number of Bay Area gospel guest ensembles. “Come join us; listen, celebrate and sing along!” says Director Kelly. 

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is an award-winning, 55-voice, interfaith, multiracial, multicultural group of individuals united in their love of Black gospel music. The sheer joy and exuberance of spirit kindled by this music in singers and audiences alike delivers a powerful message and proves that people of diverse backgrounds can indeed come together and create beauty, unity, and hope for the future.

For more information, please call 510-839-4361, or visit www.oigc.org.