Many Messiahs

Tickets for this event go on sale August 3 and are available as single tickets only.

What happens when artists/activists from wildly different backgrounds and musical worlds unite around the fight for racial justice? And what if they link their original songs together by sampling and quoting a piece of classical music that’s almost 300 years old? Riffing on Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah, these musicians transform an ancient tale of a savior into an urgent call to action. The way they frame it, we are all the Many Messiahs who can build a better world together, starting now.

Featuring: 
Don Amero, vocals/guitar and compositions; 
Taína Asili, vocals and compositions; 
Jasmine Barnes, vocals and arrangements;
Darian Dauchan, M.C. and compositions; 
Michiko Egger, vocals/guitar and compositions; 
Aaron Grad, artistic director and compositions; 
Stephanie Anne Johnson, vocals and compositions; 
Rob Jost, bass; 
Maria Männistö, vocals; 
Mariana Ramirez, drums and percussion;
Sonny Singh, vocals/trumpet and compositions; 
Curtis Stewart, music director and violin;
and guest string players from Early Music Seattle. 

Meany Center for the Performing Arts and Early Music Seattle are committed to advancing access to the arts for everyone. Many Messiahs is a community celebration and all are welcome. To uphold this value, tickets will be available on a sliding scale.

Seating is general admission in the Gerlich Theater.

Artistic Director Aaron Grad is supported by a CityArtist Grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture