Songs of the Spirit: A Concert for Peace

Songs of the Spirit: A Concert for Peace 

Songs of the Spirit: A Concert for Peace is an invitation to come together to ring in the season of light with a joyous community celebration of unity through global music, dance, and spoken word.

This festive party with a holiday vibe will feature a roster of extraordinary artists from around the world who will share the stage with SUNY Purchase conservatory students in dance, acting, and music, including our very own Purchase Symphony Orchestra and Soul Voices.

Featuring:

The Living Legends of New Orleans
* Cyril Neville
* George Porter, Jr.
* John “Papa” Gros
* Raymond Weber
* Flagboy Giz of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Masking Indians

Plus:
* Emeline Michel  Queen of Haitian Song
* Amir ElSaffar  Connector of Jazz and Arabic Music
* Haleh Liza Gafori  Persian Poet and Performance Artist
* Craig Harris  Trombonist and Composer
* Basya Schechter  Hazzan / Cantor, Singer-Songwriter
* Chanon Judson  Dancer / Choreographer
* Jerome Jennings Drummer / Bandleader
* The Westchester Children’s Chorus
* Purchase Symphony Orchestra
* Purchase Soul Voices
* And students from SUNY Purchase’s Music, Dance, and Theater Arts Conservatories

Produced in partnership with Secor Productions.

Proceeds from ticket sales will support the conservatory programs at SUNY Purchase.

Songs of the Spirit Holiday Village & Craft Fair

The Purchase PAC will be transformed into a traditional holiday village, featuring craft vendors, music, food, drink, and other surprises. Open Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, from noon to 8pm.

Calling all artists and artisans! We are currently seeking 40 vendors to participate in the craft fair and would love for you to be one of them. Click here to learn more about the event and fill out a vendor interest form.

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The Purchase PAC’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The Purchase PAC is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County government with the support of County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins and the Board of Legislators.