Gospel Is Alive!

Support the Foundation
The Blind Boys of Alabama. Photo by Erika Goldring

The Blind Boys of Alabama. Photo by Erika Goldring

To celebrate the rich tradition of gospel music in New Orleans the birthplace of Mahalia Jackson, Jazz Fest each year presents an outstanding program of gospel choirs for audiences of senior citizens.

The 2010 Gospel Is Alive concert will take place Monday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church (1807 LaSalle Street, New Orleans – map).

The Grammy-award winning Blind Boys of Alabama will perform first, followed by an awards ceremony honoring New Orleans gospel luminaries and a performance by the Mahalia Jackson Gospel Youth Choir.

The Gospel Is Alive concert is an outreach program for senior citizens in the New Orleans area. The concert is also open to the public, free of charge, depending on seating availability.

To celebrate the rich tradition of gospel music in New Orleans — the birthplace of Mahalia Jackson — Jazz Fest each year presents an outstanding program of gospel choirs for audiences of senior citizens.

These free events have included performances by the Wilberforce University Choir under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Winston, the Mahalia Jackson Gospel Choir directed by the Reverend Lois Dejean and groups of students from New Orleans public schools.

Support the Foundation

Site design and development by Zande+Newman Design

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.