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		Poster for Sing Harlem Sing! in New York City at the Demsey Theater, spring, 2009. Art by Sir Shadow. Order Poster

Alana Alexander and Craig Wiggins perform in Sing Harlem Sing! at the Dempsey Theater, 2009. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.

The spirit

The source

The sound

The singers

Feel the fire

Feel the music

Sing Harlem Sing! featuring the cast direct from the Japan Tour and Vy Higginsen, as you remember her, on WBLS, KISS-FM and WWRL as well as WVHW, the radio station that brought you Mama, I Want to Sing—where the music comes alive.

Dejahnee Richardson is a star gospel soloist in Sing Harlem Sing!, 2008. Photographer unknown.

Performances Resume October 10, 2009

Visit the Sing Harlem Sing! page for more details and tickets.

Sheila Benning in Mama I Want to Sing, 1988. Photographer unknown.

This classical Black gospel musical was named by Time Magazine as one of the “Ten Best of 1984” and is loosely based on the life of Doris Troy (“Just One Look”). Mama follows the growth and development of Doris Winter from her roots in her father’s church in Harlem to her rise to international fame as a pop singer. Mama is available for a full theatrical production or in a concert version.

2 hours • 6 principal singers • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew • Order CD

			Audio selection from "Faith Can Move a Mountain" • Vocals by Kathy Murphy Jackson

Video selection from Mama I Want to Sing promotional DVD Mama I Want to Sing featuring Desiree Coleman as Doris Winter.

Myoshi featured in Let Me Off in Harlem, 2003. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.

Sing! Mama 2 is the sequel to Mama, I Want to Sing. This show follows the courtship, marriage and birth of the first child of superstar Doris Winter and her husband, Rev. Julian Simmons. The drama is touching and ultimately triumphant with upscale costumes and top-notch original music.

2 hours • 6 singers • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew • Order CD

Audio selection from "When We All Get to Heaven"

The last of the Mama trilogy, Born to Sing reveals the funny and stirring behind-the-scenes activities of Doris Winter’s international tour with her sensitive, vulnerable 15-year-old daughter and a group of talented teenagers. Acclaimed by the New York Times, New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer, Born to Sing dramatizes how family and spiritual values can help heal tensions and conflicts.

2 hours • 6 principles • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew

Knoelle Higginson and Reggie Woods featured in Let Me Off in Harlem, 2003. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.

This show is a re-creation of a Harlem hot spot from back in the day. Performed by a versatile cast and live jazz ensemble dressed in tuxedos and evening attire, the show is a nostalgic blend of jazz, soul, R & B and gospel. This show is about love—the highs and the lows, the moods, the feelings, the breakups and the make-ups—and the battle of the sexes in the old, good days.

60 minutes • 7 singers • 4 member band • 1 set • 3 crew • Order CD

			Audio selection from "When I Fall in Love"

Video selection from Let Me Off In Harlem promotional DVD featuring Myoshi.

		Poster for Mama I Want to Sing in London at the Gielgud theater, January-June, 1995. Featured are Doris Troy (left) and Stacey Francis (right).

New Harlem Gospel Singers featured in Gospel Is...! Photo credit: G.N. Miller

A rousing blend of traditional and contemporary gospel music. This show is perfect for large theaters, auditoriums or renovated houses of worship. Gospel is…! is a high-energy, get-on-your-feet, and join-in-on-the-good-time experience.

90 minutes • 12 singers • 3 member band • 3 crew • Order original cast CD

Audio selection from "Center Peace" Vocals by Djahnee Richardson and The New York Reach Ensemble

Video selection from Gospel Is! promotional DVD Gospel Is! featuring The New York Harlem Gospel Singers.

This show is a gospel concert with a story and message that says music can heal, inspire and bring people together in difficult and trying times. It features world-class soloists, duets, trios, and wonderful male quartet.

2 hours • 12 singers as ensemble and step-out featured soloists • 3 crew • Order CD

Audio selection from "I've Got a Feeling" • Vocals by Walker Freeland

This hand-clapping, toe-tapping gospel revue presents gospel favorites that can be enjoyed by the entire family from grandma to the baby sister.

60 minutes • 6 singers • 2 member band • 2 crew

Tyrone Flowers (foreground) singing in Joyful Joyful performance in 2006. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.

This is an intimate show with many moods, textures and expressions. This show was designed especially for small spaces such as restaurants and the dining halls of schools or churches.

60 minutes

Audio selection from "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" • Vocals by Kathleen Murphy Jackson and the New York Harlem Gospel Singers

This is a day in the life of an authentic gospel church on their 100th anniversary. The day-long ceremony takes place with inspiring guests who sing their powerful testimonies.

60 minutes • 12-18 singers • 4 member band • 4 crew

Audio selection: Vy Higginsen narrating and presenting selections from our promotional DVD for "This Is My Song"

Video selection from This Is My Song promotional DVD featuring Richard Hartley.

Mama Foundation for the Arts
149 West 126th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 280-1045

We have a variety of shows that travel easily. These shows may be custom tailored to your needs, budgets, and demographics. Promotional media kits upon request.

or call (212) 280-1045.