Linda Tillery is a living legend, and has been an influential force in the northern California music scene bringing her talent to vocal styling, arranging, music production, and ethnomusicology (with a concentration in music of the African diaspora). Her entry into performing in the Bay Area was in 1968 with the psychedelic soul group, The Loading Zone.
In 1975 she began working with the lesbian feminist collective and record label Olivia Records, producing, writing, and performing music that brought a soul and R&B sound to the label. Songs like Tillery’s rendition of “Don’t Pray for Me” and “Freedom Time,” both collaborations with Mary Watkins, challenged homophobia head on and addressed feminism, racism, peace, and justice.
In 1992 she formed the Grammy-nominated Cultural Heritage Choir with the mission of sharing the vitality of black American roots music, drawing inspiration not only from the deep South, but also from West Africa and the Caribbean. The original group settled into a five-member voice and percussion ensemble featuring Tillery, Melanie DeMore, Rhonda Benin, Elouise Burrell, and Emma Jean Foster-Fiege.
Linda will lead us in songs of social justice, civil rights, gospel, spirituals and more, accompanied on piano by Rev. Ann Jefferson. All are welcome for what is sure to be a powerful and uplifting afternoon of singing in community!
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
500 Robinston Road
- Sebastopol