Grammy nominee Jekalyn Carr headlines CLC Salute to Gospel concert

Join College of Lake County (CLC) for its 38th annual Salute to Gospel celebration live and in person Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. This premier Black gospel experience is the capstone Black History Month event, bringing people together to honor the community and celebrate Black gospel music.

The event will be held at Jesus Name Apostolic Church at 208 Lake St. in Waukegan. The concert will feature performances from Grammy Award nominee Jekalyn Carr as well as the uplifting voices of CLC’s Gospel Choir.

“The committee put together a list of top-tier Gospel performers, and Jekalyn Carr was their first choice,” said CLC Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Support Derrick Harden. “She is a multi-talented performer whose gorgeous singing voice and positive message of hope make her a favorite with audiences across the country.”

The annual event began in 1986 as a performance opportunity to support the college’s Gospel Choir and has since evolved to be one of the most popular music programs put on by CLC. Over the years it has attracted some of the gospel music industry’s best including The Winans, Shirley Caesar and Bishop Hezikiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir.

“Salute to Gospel celebrates the Black community of Lake County and gives people a chance to see world-class artists close to home,” Harden said. “It’s a fun, uplifting and inspirational experience. Being in the presence of a gospel artist as talented as Jekalyn is something everyone should experience."

Angelo Kyle will be honored as the 2023 Harambee Award of Excellence winner. Kyle leads in the community as president and CEO of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Tickets for the event are $20 or $30 for two and go on sale Jan. 6. Visit www.jlcenter.clcillinois.edu to purchase tickets online or call 847-543-2300.