Daryl J Walker presents “Good Trouble” A John Lewis & Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tribute
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John Lewis spent his adult life inviting others to join him and get into ‘Good Trouble.’ Martin Luther King Jr. spent his adult life fighting for civil rights. On MLK Jr.'s Birthday, Daryl J. Walker issues a musical invitation to get into ‘Good Trouble’ where the legacies of both MLK Jr. and John Lewis are celebrated.
Daryl J. Walker presents the live music equivalent of an old-school mix CD with each song designed to help you find your way to ‘Good Trouble.’ A variety of songs and Artists include Mary Louise Lee singing her rendition of This Little Light of Mine, Sing Out, March On written in dedication to John Lewis sung by our ensemble, and the MLK Jr. song If I Can Help Somebody, Daryl J. Walker.
The performance is so much more than just the music because there will be three different organizations represented where people can sign up to get into some ‘Good Trouble.’ Voter registration to help combat voter suppression will be present. Stay tuned to learn about the other two.
Come find your way as the music equips and empowers you to be the agent of change that we are all called to be.
This is a family-friendly show where teenagers might even be inspired to action.
Daryl J. Walker, Sacred Music Theologian, brings depth, breadth, and height to today’s gathering. He is professionally trained, spiritually led, and personally engaged in music and worship arts.
Minister Walker, as he is known, possesses a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Iliff School of Theology. His academic focus on Social Justice and Ethics guides his practice as a Sacred Music Theologian.
He has served as the minister of music for several decades. Former Director of The Spirituals Project, housed at the Lamont School of Music, and Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago IL. His service also includes co-leadership of No Enemies, a local Denver group that combines social activism and music. He serves as Minister of Music and Worship and Arts at Park Hill United Methodist Church.
