Shades of Praise Choir Is All Heart and Soul, Stirring Jays with African-American Style Gospel Music

Posted February 28, 2013 / Last updated August 9, 2013

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Shades of Praise performs.

Shades of Praise performs.

Following the Storytelling Panel about the Civil Rights era, Blue Jays were treated to a performance by the Shades of Praise, an interracial Gospel choir that sings contemporary gospel music in the African-American style. Performances by the choir introduces gospel to wider audiences across racial and denominational boundaries. In performing, the choir creates racial harmony while dispelling stereotypes.