Concert to Honor Thomas A. Dorsey, Father of Gospel Music

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Grammy-nominated Johnny Sanders and Faith on Full Ensemble will perform at Bethel Apostolic Temple.

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The Joseph Caleb Auditorium's Caleb Around Town - Black Birth Music Series will present 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' - Birth of Gospel Music in America concert, honoring the Father of Gospel music, Thomas A. Dorsey with a moving musical performance showcasing the artform that masterfully blended secular blues and jazz rhythms with sacred lyrics, creating the vibrant sound of modern gospel music. Sunday, July 5th, 2026, 4 PM at the Bethel Apostolic Temple, 1855 NW 119th Street, Miami, FL 33167.

The Caleb Around Town performance series is an outreach effort designed to inform Miami-Dade County residents about the soon-to-come opening of the Joseph Caleb Auditorium showcasing the local music and dance acts that will grace its' auditorium stage.

The Black Birth Music Series 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' - Birth of Gospel Music in America concert features acclaimed Grammy-Nominated Johnny Sanders, Faith on Full Ensemble, Francine Ealey Murphy and storyteller Crystal Walker promising a memorable evening of passionate vocals, emotional expression, rich harmonies.

Teddy Harrell, Jr., Theater Director of the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, "The 'Caleb Around Town' - Black Birth Music Series 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' - Birth of Gospel Music in America concert promises to touch the hearts and soul of the attending audiences of all ages"

For more information, call (305) 636-2350, email calebaud@miamidade.gov or visit https://miamidadearts.org/facilities/joseph-caleb-auditorium.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/TAKE-MY-HAND-PRECIOUS-LORD-Concert-to-Honor-Father-of-Gospel-Music-Thomas-A-Dorsey-in-Miami-20260615)._