After thrilling listeners in 2016, the Imani Gospel Singers are bringing their passion and energy back to Montréal’s oldest chapel. Enjoy an authentic gospel experience full of gratitude, joy and hope. You’ll be stunned by the beauty of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and inspired by the dynamic singers – including several fabulous soloists – under the direction of Marcia Bailey.
The Crypt Church at Saint-Joseph’s Oratory will be filled with song and music by eight choirs back-to-back! The Imani Gospels Singers will be closing the show at 1:00AM. This is a free activity for Nuit Blanche à Montreal by Montreal en Lumière
IGS Album Launch at Le Balcon - February 2017 After several months of anticipation, Montreal-based vocal ensemble the Imani Gospel Singers launched its brand new album entitled “Faith” to coincide with Black History Month. The public was invited to a hand-clapping, foot-stomping celebration of Gospel music.
Item LinkBlack History Month Performance at Atwater Library - February 2017 The Atwater Library is a nonprofit community organization that was traces its origins back to 1928. As a part of their Lunchtime Series and in celebration of Black History Month, the Imani Gospel Singers performed a program of spiritual music and discuss the evolution of Black gospel music.
Item LinkDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service at Parkdale United Church - January 2017 The Imani Gospel Singers performed at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service, led by Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey. This celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was filled with praise, worship, and original songs from the upcoming album.
Parkdale United ChurchLe Noël Gospel de Florence K - December 2016 ICI Musique: Two hours of pure happiness with the talented Florence K, who invites you to share in the magic of Christmas in all its glory. Accompanied by her bassist Domenic Romanelli and a group of eight singers from the Imani Gospel Singers. Florence K plays and sings Christmas classics and inspirational tunes from all walks of life.
Listen to the ICI Musique recording List Item 13rd Global Conference on World Religions after September 11th - September 2016 The Imani Gospel Singers were invited to perform at the evening concert of the 3rd Global Conference on World’s Religions after 9/11. This conference aims to remind mankind of the positive and uniting power of religion. On September 15th, 2016, religious thought leaders convened in Montreal to discuss current issues and to unveil a Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions. Invited speakers included Deepak Chopra, Karen Armstrong, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and more.
World's Religions 2016 List Item 2The Royal's Annual Inspiration Awards Gala - March 2016 The Royal’s Inspiration Awards are a celebration of the incredible contributions being made to the mental health cause. On March 4th, 2016, The Imani Gospel Singers performed before Honorary Patron Margaret Trudeau and many others at one of Ottawa’s premier social events. Attracting leaders from the business, political, public and not-for-profit communities, the Royal’s Gala events have raised well in excess of a million dollars for patient care, comfort and research.
Inspiration Awards Gala Presented by TD Bank Group List Item 3Montréal en lumière - Gospel Fever Festival - February 2016 Year after year, in the depths of the Montreal winter, irresistible gospel tunes fill Montreal's oldest stone chapel. Since the festival was launched in 2003 by the Pastoral unit at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, it has thrilled and delighted audiences seeking authenticity and hope.
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