651 Arts presents
"Higher Ground," a celebration of Stevie Wonder’s spiritually
themed songs, on April 25 at 8 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church
(279 Lafayette Ave. at St. James Place) in Clinton Hill.
Directed by cellist Akua Dixon, the event will feature Grammy
nominee Carla Cook (pictured) and the church’s Total Praise Choir.
Cook was nominated in 1999 for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.
Additional featured vocalists include Helga Davis, LaTonya Hall,
Sam McKelton and Peter Lord. A four-piece jazz ensemble, featuring
trombonist Craig Harris, rounds out the program.
To order tickets, call (718) 636-4181, ext. 2229, or visit www.651ARTS.org. Tickets are
$25.