One Book, One Philly inspires local choirs in Northwest Philly [photos]
The Keystone State Boychoir, Pennsylvania Girlchoir, and choirs from several local schools performed “The Good Raised Up!,” at the Johnson House in Germantown last week. The performance is an original work about the Underground Railroad composed by jazz musician John Blake. It is part of The Free Library’s One Book, One Philadelphia celebration this year.
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