Climbing Up the Mountain : Benjamin Mertz

Saturday, Feb 8, 2020
In Occidental, CA

OCA is pleased to host a compelling music and spoken word event for Black History Month. ‘Climbing Up the Mountain: Singing the History of Black America', by Benjamin Mertz. Benjamin Mertz (benjaminmertz.com) is a charismatic performer, composer, and song leader who specializes in music of the Black Spiritual tradition. He is also a writer, a human rights activist and workshop leader, Music Minister of Skyline Community Church UCC in Oakland, and the founder/director of Joyful Noise Gospel Singers. He has just released his first CD entitled ‘Climbing Up the Mountain ‘, which will be available to purchase. Join Benjamin Mertz as he leads us on a journey through history, with the power and beauty of black traditional music.

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