The 19th Annual Let Freedom Sing Concert celebrates the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through vocal & instrumental music and spoken word. Director Dr. Herbert Jones joined Anna Singer live to talk about the concert.

Featured on this year's program are The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, the Rodman Street Baptist Church Choir, MLK Festival Choir, and acclaimed operatic soprano Zuly Inirio. Dr. Jones walks Anna through the music, which includes tributes to gospel legend Richard Smallwood. A jazz trio will accompany the singers, and WAMO 107.3 radio personality KiKi B. Jones will serve as celebrity Emcee.

This year's Let Freedom Sing Concert will take place at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty on Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm. Admission is pay what moves you, and attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to East End Cooperative Ministry Food Bank. More information about the concert and tickets can be found on http://www.letfreedomsing.net/.

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