Tyrone Birkett | Emancipation: The Luminous Darkness

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Goddard Riverside Community Arts

A ‘freedom songs’ concert for uplift & empowerment bringing together the best of jazz, R&B, soul, and the gospel music tradition, with Q&A.

The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside

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<h1>February 18th, 2023  at 7PM</h1><h1>Sonic Sanctuary: The Luminous Darkness </h1><h2>A concert by Tyrone Birkett | Emancipation </h2><h3><strong>The Community Arts Program</strong> is proud to host the <em>SONIC SANCTUARY Series</em>; an in-depth presentation of the work of Artist-in-Residence Tyrone Birkett (Saxophone) and his Emancipation jazz ensemble. These cultural conversations include an artist led Q&amp;A for attendees to connect the dots between the music and its context. </h3><h3><em>“Through the lens of mystic and theologian Howard Thurman the event is themed on his principle of seeing hope in the darkness during tumultuous times. Art that impacts the audience's consciousness toward a revival of compassion, hope and </em><strong><em>freedom is necessary</em></strong><em>.”  </em></h3><h3>Tyrone Birkett | Emancipation have performed at the Apollo Theater, Symphony Space, Storm King Arts Center, Malcolm X &amp; Dr. Betty Shabazz Center, Schomburg Center for Black Culture, Historic Mother Bethel AME Church, Blue Note Jazz Club, Harlem Arts Festival, and the United Nations. </h3><h3>The concert is 90 minutes with a brief intermission.  </h3><h3>Doors 6:30PM, Show 7PM </h3><h3>Tickets can also be purchased at the door with cash or card.</h3><h3>General Admission: $25 </h3><h3>Senior/Student: $22  </h3><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3><strong>Accessibility Notice</strong></h3><h3>Please note that there are 8 rather steep steps leading down into the Bernie Wohl Center’s auditorium. While the Center is equipped with a motorized stair lift and assistance for anyone who requires it, individuals do need to transition themselves into and out of the stair lift’s chair.</h3>

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