About this Performance
Praise Break, presented in partnership with Jazz is Dead, celebrates Black gospel culture through music and dance, blending gospel, soul, disco, and house. The program explores the themes of Black joy, spiritual exploration, and the power of faith, inviting audiences to connect with Los Angeles’ rich gospel music heritage. Experience the soul-stirring rhythms and uplifting spirit of the city’s gospel traditions.
The event includes DJ sets by D-Nice, J. Rocc, Novena Carmel, Kristi Lomax, and Greg Belson (curator of the celebrated Divine Disco compilations), as well as a live performance by Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation. Brunch will be served in Checker Hall with DJs playing deep gospel cuts. And HIT+RUN will be on-site doing live screen-printing with complimentary t-shirts for each attendee while supplies last.
All ages welcome. $10 tickets for the main room and free entry to Checker Hall.
Curated by Tyree Boyd-Pates for NOMMO Cultural Strategies in celebration of the LA Phil’s premiere performances of Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass.
LA Phil Insight is generously supported by Linda and David Shaheen. Explore more at laphil.com/insight.
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