The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) will perform a powerful and inspiring 2023 Juneteenth Concert at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley on June 16th. This concert celebrates the resilience, joy, and strength of the African American community through the power of gospel music.

The choir, under the direction of the incomparable Terrance Kelly, will lead the audience on a journey through Black gospel music, highlighting its pivotal role in African American history and culture. The 2023 Juneteenth Concert will feature the OIGC performing a variety of gospel music styles, from traditional to contemporary, and paying tribute to the Freedom Songs of the Civil Rights movement.

With gospel music, we can honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire hope for the future and we invite everyone to join us and participate because we know the resiliency, joy, and strength that gospel music brings.
—Terrance Kelly, Artistic Director

About the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, founded in 1986 by Terrance Kelly, unites over 300 singers across multiple choirs from diverse faiths, races, and cultures. The namesake award-winning choir performs 25-30 times annually, including notable events such as jazz festival tours and inauguration ceremonies. Additional choirs include the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir, the Oakland Interfaith Community Choir, the Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir, and the virtual Oakland Interfaith World Choir.

With their mission to inspire unity and joy among all people through black gospel and spiritual music traditions, the OIGC continues to touch the hearts of audiences around the world.

Tickets can be found on the OIGC’s website and at the Freight & Salvage’s box office.