☞ LISTEN: The Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble

Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th starting 7:30 P.M at the Union Theological Seminary. Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble has been presented in concerts in cities across the United States and internationally including Alice Tully Hall, South Korea and Brazil. Formed in 1979, this renowned community choral group—under the direction of founder Mrs. Bettye Franks Forbes—will present two unforgettable evenings of choral singing from the rich musical tradition of the “African-American Religious Experience,” including anthems, traditional African songs and arousing spirit-filled gospels.

Tickets for the concert range from $20 to $50 and group rates are available. For more information the public can call 212-870-6784; 212-828-2776 or 212-870-3065. Tickets can be purchased at The Riverside Theatre Box Office (91 Claremont Avenue, between 120th and 122nd Street); Zoe Christian Bookstore (130 W. 124th St.) or via PayPal at www.theebonyee.com.

The concert will be held at the James Chapel at the Union Theological Seminary located at 3041 Broadway at 121st Street in Morning Side Heights. The closest train is the 1 train at 116th or 125th Street. Photo by Ulysses