Songs of the Spirit: A Concert for Peace is an invitation to come together to ring in the season of light with a joyous community celebration of unity through global music, dance, and spoken word.
This festive party with a holiday vibe will feature a roster of extraordinary artists from around the world who will share the stage with SUNY Purchase conservatory students in dance, acting, and music, including our very own Purchase Symphony Orchestra and the Swinging Panthers Purchase Jazz Choir.
Featuring:
The Living Legends of New Orleans
- Cyril Neville
- George Porter, Jr.
- John “Papa” Gros
- Raymond Weber
- Flagboy Giz of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Masking Indians
Plus:
- Emeline Michel – Queen of Haitian Song
- Amir ElSaffar – Connector of Jazz and Arabic Music
- Haleh Liza Gafori – Persian Poet and Performance Artist
- Craig Harris – Trombonist and Composer
- Basya Schechter – Hazzan / Cantor, Singer-Songwriter
- Chanon Judson – Dancer / Choreographer
- Jerome Jennings – Drummer / Bandleader
- The Westchester Children’s Chorus
- Purchase Symphony Orchestra
- Pete Malinverni with the Swinging Panthers Purchase Jazz Choir
- And students from SUNY Purchase’s Music, Dance, and Theater Arts Conservatories
Produced in partnership with Secor Productions.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the conservatory programs at SUNY Purchase.
Songs of the Spirit Holiday Village & Craft Fair
The Purchase PAC will be transformed into a traditional holiday village, featuring craft vendors, music, food, drink, and other surprises. Open Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, from noon to 8pm.
