The choir behind ‘The Black History Project’ are back with a special festive performance that was filmed in St. Pauls Cathedral. The first of four reimagined Christmas carols will premiere on Midtown London Church’s Youtube Channel at 7pm on Tuesday 1st December. Junior Garr has once again, brought together ‘The Spirituals’ choir for a special Christmas performance titled “4 Carols 4 Christmas”. Solidifying their niche, this series of performances reimagine traditional carols which are bound to uplift the nation with a message of comfort and joy as this turbulent year comes to a close.
The Black History Project was the start of something special for Junior Garr & The Spirituals. Through reimagining spiritual anthems including “Wade in the water”, this new gospel choir commemorated and celebrated Black History in a televised performance which has already reached more than 23k views on Youtube alone. Based in London, this choir and their style of music is so unique that they have quickly gained attention, from the music industry to the Church of England.
“This is a re-imagination of the Christmas season. These songs have been with us for our whole lives and this project allows the songs to take on a completely new meaning in a world that is hungry and desperate for hope and comfort and joy” – Junior Garr
“4 Carols 4 Christmas” is hosted by Jamie Haith - Vicar of Midtown London Church with the support of the Bishop of London – Sarah Mullally and the Archdeacon of Hampstead – John Hawkins. This socially-distanced production has been filmed in the iconic St. Pauls Cathedral within the government guidelines for COVID-19.
Each reimagined Christmas carol is bound to shake the nation with it’s exciting and rhythmic re-arrangements that go beyond the season. Following on from the Kingdom Choir’s impact at the Royal Wedding, this is a rare opportunity for gospel music to make its mark in the UK music industry once again, in a venue that has hosted royalty, musicians and influential figures for the past 345 years.
About The Spirituals Choir:
The Spirituals choir were brought together by music artist, Junior Garr in October 2020. With the aim to celebrate and reimagine spiritual anthems during Black History Month, their debut performance was not only televised on TBNUK, but has already gained more than 22k views on Youtube alone.
Solidifying their niche, The Spirituals Choir have once again broken all boundaries by performing in the iconic St. Pauls Cathedral. Titled "4 Carols 4 Christmas", Junior Garr & The Spirituals choir have reimagined traditional Christmas carols in a historical performance.