Presented as part of the Bent But Not Broken 4.0 Conference and open to the public, Those Who Sow in Tears Shall Reap in Joy journeys from sorrow and struggle toward healing, resilience, and irrepressible joy. Through music by Damien Geter, Betty Jackson King, Jasmine Barnes, Philadelphia’s own Charles Albert Tindley, and others, the program honors the deep roots of Black Joy. Here, joy is not an escape from suffering; it is an inheritance, a spiritual resource, and a radical act of resistance. Even when watered by tears, these musical traditions continue to take root, rise, and bear fruit.
Join us after the concert for the Sneaker Ball at Sonesta Rittenhouse Square!
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
General Admission $40
Student Admission $20
Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts (DBA: Elevate Vocal Arts) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.
