AJ Arts & Entertainment

October 26, 2009

African Children’s Choir coming to Scranton Nov. 6

The internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir has returned Pennsylvania and will be performing a free community concert in Scranton on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., Friday, at Hickory Street United Presbyterian Church, 435 Hickory Street, Scranton.
Admission is free; a free-will offering will be collected to support the Choir’s education, care, and relief programs in Africa.
For the past 25 years, the African Children’s Choir has entertained millions at community concerts and special events around the world, raising awareness of the plight of Africa’s most vulnerable, but also showing the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child.
Focusing on education, the Choir currently cares for over 7,000 children in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria and Ghana.
All of the Choir children have come from extreme poverty; many have lost at least one parent. Yet in spite of their circumstances the children radiate hope. They know that because of the African Children’s Choir their lives will change. The Choir is committed to helping these children physically, spiritually, emotionally and academically, giving each child an opportunity to reach their potential. Former Choir members are now doctors, teachers, journalists, engineers and so much more.
“The children in the Choir represent millions of children in Africa,” said Choir Founder Ray Barnett. “They are bright, articulate and motivated. We believe they can make a difference.”
Performances on American Idol, Good Morning America and Ellen have taken their stories of hope to billions. Other notable performances include Nashville4Africa, Live 8 in London, Nelson Mandela’s 46664 concert, and special concerts for President George W. Bush, Kofi Annan, and members of the UN.
The African Children’s Choir recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a gala to raise funds for a new African Children’s Choir Primary School on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. The Choir also honored singer, songwriter and activist Bob Geldof for his dedication and commitment to the children of Africa.
For more information on the African Children’s Choir, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com, or call toll-free: 1.877.532.8651.
 

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