Main Performers | Beverley Knight, Jacob Lusk, Reginald Mobley, Annahstasia, James Emmanuel, Tony Momrelle - vocals |
Conductors | Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser |
Set List | Programme to include: 'A Change is Gonna Come', Sam Cooke , 'Move on Up', Curtis Mayfield, 'Respect', Aretha Franklin, 'Living for the City', Stevie Wonder, 'Whats Going On', Marvin Gaye, 'Mississippi Goddam', Nina Simone |
Performance Notes | With guest vocalists, a gospel choir and renowned Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson, the BBC Concert Orchestra and Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser trace a path from spirituals through gospel to soul, revealing the role of these genres in supporting the Civil Rights movement.
Inspirational tracks made famous by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin rub shoulders with hidden gems in a celebration of music that gave a voice to disenfranchised people, fostered a sense of community and jumped with an infectious groove.
Broadcast on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer |
Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2025/30), Programme (RAHE/1/2025/ |
Ticket Prices | £9 - £115 (Promming tickets £8) |