Gospel Fest, a collaboration between Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Pastor Smokie Norful, and HBCU choirs, delivered an unforgettable experience of music and ministry.

Those who tuned in early on Super Bowl Sunday heard a musical plea for unity and resilience that echoed with a Berkshire connection. Since 2021, pregame ceremonies for football’s biggest night have ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — It is a hymn once sung by Black servicemen on the war front, but is now a staple of pregame Super Bowl ceremonies — sparking controversy for some and feelings of resilience for ...

The respect. The song is a call to action, meaning, it’s time for us to come together,” said Sharon Coon, Executive Director of the 125th Lift Every Voice and Sing Anniversary.

"Lift Every Voice and Sing," celebrating its 125th anniversary on Feb. 12, is one of only about 20 million flashpoints, now, between the "woke" left and the "authoritarian" right.

Ledisi performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" prior to the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

Artist Ledisi performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Here’s her performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This star-studded Super Bowl will feature a halftime performance from Kendrick Lamar, who recently took home his own collection of Grammys.

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem.

Lift Every Voice and Sing has been performed at every Super Bowl since 2021. Last year, Andra Day performed it ahead of the 2024 championship game.