Black Voices Singing Workshop 

Black* Artists On The Move

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<P><SPAN>The internationally acclaimed </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices</SPAN><SPAN>, an a cappella quintet of truly outstanding quality with graceful harmonies and gorgeous tones, have been wowing audiences all over the world for more than 30 years with their unique repertoire of music and performance. </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>return to Bristol for a morning workshop and afternoon concert on Sunday, 9 December 2018 at Colston Hall.</SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>It is their unique and joyous sound that has seen </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>tour the world, sharing stages with greats like Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, Take 6 and Wynton Marsalis as well as entertain Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>Their stunning performances and distinctive brand of a cappella is a truly harmonic blend that celebrates their rich African, Caribbean and British heritage with the beautiful ability to cross language and cultural barriers. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>have been critically acclaimed around the world and we’re thrilled that Bristol will get the chance to experience what the Los Angeles Times called a </SPAN><SPAN>“</SPAN><SPAN>substantial reminder that amid the crafted din and amplified clutter of modern pop, unaided, unadorned human voices are capable of creating powerful music,” </SPAN><SPAN>and the South China Morning Post hailed as </SPAN><SPAN>“</SPAN><SPAN>electrifying, finger-clicking gospel and impossible to resist!”</SPAN><SPAN>  </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>England’s finest a cappella female quintet, </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>perform songs which they describe as </SPAN><SPAN>“a carefully woven tapestry</SPAN><SPAN>” covering a broad spectrum of musical styles and continually adding new threads of colour to their rich fabric of oral music. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>F</SPAN><SPAN>rom the vocal traditions of Africa to modern arrangements, spirituals to gospel, African to Caribbean, blues and jazz, folk, pop and reggae, </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>is firmly rooted in music that energises and uplifts, challenges and educates. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>Black Voices back in Bristol, UK </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>The internationally acclaimed </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices</SPAN><SPAN>, an a cappella quintet of truly outstanding quality with graceful harmonies and gorgeous tones, have been wowing audiences all over the world for more than 30 years with their unique repertoire of music and performance. </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices </SPAN><SPAN>return to Bristol for a morning workshop and afternoon concert on Sunday, 9 December 2018 at Colston Hall. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>Founder and </SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices’ </SPAN><SPAN>Music Director Carol Pemberton says “</SPAN><SPAN>It will be great to perform in Bristol again”</SPAN><SPAN>. “</SPAN><SPAN>We have fond memories of good times here early on in our musical journey.” </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>“Let me just say I LOVE Black Voices! Outstanding Talent! Outstanding Spirit! Women who are not afraid to speak out and represent on worthy, heartfelt causes, and bring it with flavour that starts from the Caribbean and touches music from all parts of the world! You don't want to miss them!” </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>In 2014 Carol was awarded an MBE for her services to music. </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>!</SPAN><SPAN>Black Voices’ </SPAN><SPAN>workshop and concert will feature wide-ranging popular, contemporary and traditional repertoire using only voices to create an unforgettable performance of rare emotional depth and passion.<BR> </SPAN><SPAN>! </SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>Mark Kibble – Take 6, USA </SPAN></P>
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