University of Minnesota presents annual "From Every Voice" concert to honor life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Contacts: Ami Berger, Office for Equity and Diversity, (612) 625-0498 Lisa Marshall, School of Music, (612) 626-1094 
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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 1/15/2009 ) -- The Office for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music at the University of Minnesota present the university's annual "From Every Voice" concert, celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 Fourth St. S., Minneapolis. The 2009 concert will feature Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Take 6, one of the most prominent and influential a cappella groups in the nation. Take 6 creates its signature, high-energy sound by integrating multiple musical genres including gospel, R&B, and jazz. In two decades of performing, Take 6 has won 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. The group has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah and Quincy Jones, among many others. When the University of Minnesota's "From Every Voice" concert began in 1980, it was the only tribute of its kind in the state of Minnesota. The late Reginald Buckner, a professor in the School of Music and an accomplished performer, composer and educator, founded the concert and began a tradition of celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. King through the performing arts. From Every Voice is now a joint program of the university's Office for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music. The concert is free and open to the public; no advance tickets or reservations are required. Doors will open for the concert at 3 p.m. For more information, visit the concert web site at http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/MLK2009.html or call the Office for Equity and Diversity at (612) 624-0594 ---------- |
