Birth of Gospel at Joseph Caleb Auditorium

JOSEPH CALEB AUDITORIUM presents the “Caleb Around Town” - “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” – Birth of Gospel Music in America concert featuring Grammy-Nominated Johnny Sanders, Faith on Full Ensemble, Francine Ealey Murphy and storyteller Crystal Walker

Honoring the Father of Gospel Music, Thomas A. Dorsey at the Bethel Apostolic Temple on Sunday, July 5th

MIAMI-DADE (March 24, 2026) –

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 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.

About the Joseph Caleb Auditorium Part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Joseph Caleb Auditorium was founded in 1977 and located in Liberty City, Miami, is a historic 962–1,020 seat performing arts center and community hub. Managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, it hosts concerts, theater, dance, and community forums, serving as a vital venue for African American culture and local events. The Auditorium receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture. About the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and the Tourist Development Council. For information visit www.miamidadearts.org.

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