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Gospel Christmas

Beverley Knight and Gregory Porter introduce a feast of uplifting festive music from the cream of the British gospel scene, at the church of St John in Hackney.

Singer and musical theatre star Beverley Knight and US jazz-soul-gospel singer Gregory Porter introduce a feast of uplifting festive music from the cream of the British gospel scene, at the church of St John at Hackney in London. It is a big Christmas singalong - gospel style!

The longstanding London Community Gospel Choir and the fresh and funky House Gospel Choir are joined by Mobo-nominated songstress Katy B, Lion King star Shaun Escoffery and vocal quintet VadΓ©, as well as contributions from the hosts - a transatlantic duo each with their feet firmly in gospel. Gospel classics are in the mix with traditional carols and popular songs given a gospel twist. Gregory Porter and VadΓ© combine on a stripped down version of the Johnny Mathis hit When A Child Is Born, Katy B brings a swinging sweetness to Silent Night, Shaun Escoffery sings his hero Donny Hathaway's This Christmas and Beverley Knight delivers a barnstorming performance of modern gospel classic I Am Not Forgotten. By the time the cast combine for a rousing finale of O Come All Ye Faithful, the place is rocking.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 27 Dec 2016 00:25

Music Played

  • Vade

    Mary Had a Baby

  • House Gospel Choir

    Joy to the World

  • Gregory Porter

    When Was Jesus Born

    Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.
  • Gregory Porter

    Go Tell it on the Mountain

    Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.
  • Katy B

    Silent Night

    Choir: House Gospel Choir.
  • London Community Gospel Choir

    Fear Not

  • Vade

    Away in a Manger

  • Vade

    Hark the Herald Angels Sing

  • Vade

    The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

  • Beverley Knight

    I Am Not Forgotten

    Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.
  • House Gospel Choir

    Oh Holy Night

  • Gregory Porter & Vade

    When A Child Is Born

  • London Community Gospel Choir

    Faith

  • Shaun Escoffery

    This Christmas

    Choir: House Gospel Choir.
  • Beverley Knight & Gregory Porter

    Mary Did You Know

    Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.
  • Beverley Knight, Gregory Porter, Shaun Escoffery & Katy B

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    Choir: House Gospel Choir. Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Serena Cross
Director Bridget Caldwell

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