PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSEPH CALEB AUDITORIUM

MIAMI-DADE – The Joseph Caleb Auditorium’s Caleb Around Town – Black Birth Music Series presents “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 art form 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 story teller 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/jose ph-caleb-auditorium.