Songs of Freedom

Northern Roots presents Songs of Freedom

Soweto Gospel Choir will join world class local talent from the North East, Kema Kay, Kay Greyson, Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir, Patrick Ziza’s Dandyism, Vitamin Noir and graduates from Northern Roots mentoring programme to come together to celebrate Black British voices in the North East.

“There are three urgent and indeed great problems we face, the problem of racism, the problem of poverty and the problem of war”. Dr Martin Luther King, Newcastle upon Tyne 1967

This historic concert will touch on the remarkable story of Dr King’s visit to Newcastle and the history of the civil rights movement told through the music which sound-tracked the struggle for social and racial equality, and which still does today through young talent like Dave and Stormzy, as well as Kema Kay and Kay Greyson.

The concert will also feature actor Luke Wilson portraying Martin Luther King reprising his role as King in the theatre production The Mountain Top and is directed by Paulette Randall, one of the UK’s leading theatre directors who was associated director on the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

ARTISTS

Soweto Gospel Choir, Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir. Kema Kay. Kay Greyson, Vitamin Noir, Dandyism – Patrick Ziza, Maxine, Sisi, Tia Leoni, Nick, Milan

Martin Luther King will be played by Luke Wilson
Directed by Paulette Randall
Assistant Directors: Kema Kay, Kay Greyson
Produced by Northern Roots with support from Ray Laidlaw
Technical Management by Jamie Moore

INFORMATION FOR TICKET BUYERS

There will be a stage in the centre of the cathedral as well as at the end of the space, and screens throughout the building. This show will aim to ensure all audience members get a great experience and are able to see and feel part of the performance at all times, however seats have been priced accordingly and many seats remain restricted view.