Music fans can join in the cheering song of freed slaves at Hallig Langeneß: From 20th to 22nd of June, 2014 Gospel-Choir-Workshop „Jubilee!“ with Afro-American teacher Flois Knolle-Hicks takes place. Fee for participation in choral rehearsals and the concert is 20 Euros for adults and 10 Euros for children. Two nights at the four-star hotel of Anker's Hörn can be booked for 110 Euros per person including breakfast.

The workshop ties together a special regional experience at the biosphere area of Halligen with an afro-American joy of life which is reflected in gospel songs and spirituals. Famous workshop leader Flois Knolle-Hicks personally represents this style of music: her afro-American roots stem from the place where the music of the freed slaves originated. Gospel songs and spirituals are, according to the singer and musician, in spite of all desperation and need always also cheering the enslaved who celebrate their freedom – hence, the title of the Workshops „Jubilee!“. The Workshop offers participants several choral tests as well as breathing technique and vocal technology, starting Friday afternoon and ending Saturday evening. On Sunday morning the "Hallig-Workshop-Gospel/Spiritual-Choir" sings at the service "Spirituals" in church Langeneß together with Halligpastor Matthias Krämer and priest Konrad Knolle of south Hessians.

Further info and bookings: www.ankers-hoern.de

Photo: Accommodation for gospel song fans at Anker's Hörn at Hallig Langeneß ©photo: Anker's Hörn