Sweet Honey In The Rock Holiday Concert December 16, 2010

Sweet Honey In The Rock is bringing you a one-of-a-kind holiday concert that celebrates music from many faiths and regions of the globe. Their varied a capella offerings may include traditional African American gospel, a Chinese proverb set to song, a Kwanzaa tune written by the group's founder Bernice Johnson Reagon, the Hebrew prayer "Hashi Venu," a new composition with a Latin flavor, a traditional African melody in the Bambara language of Mali, or the song "Allah Hu Akbar." Sweet Honey In The Rock appeared last year at the White House at the invitation of Michelle Obama.

Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1973 at the D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company, Sweet Honey In The Rock®, internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of Washington, D.C., and in communities of conscience around the world.

Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of Blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, Hip Hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms.

Following up on their 2008 Grammy-nominated release, Experience...101, Sweet Honey returned to the studio to record Go In Grace, original music composed for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. First Lady Michelle Obama invited the group in February of 2009 to perform at the White House in celebration of African-American History Month.

Sweet Honey invites her audiences to open their minds and hearts and think about who we are and how we treat each other, our fellow creatures who share this planet, and of course, the planet itself.
Sweet Honey In The Rock is Ysaye Maria Barnwell, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, and Shirley Childress Saxton.

This concert is being sign interpreted.

DETAILS
TWO SHOWS: December 16th and 17th
8:00 PM
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
San Francisco
$25/$35/$50/$60
$100 seating includes VIP reception with the artists
Members at the $100 level and above receive 20% off all ticket prices

City Box Office: (415) 392-4400

Official Website: http://www.ciis.edu/News_and_Events/Event_Calendar/Sweet_Honey_in_the_Rock.html