Back again this season after their first performance in 2023, the Northshore Gospel Choir will return to the Dew Drop’s historic stage on Dec. 6. But this season-closing night will offer a two-fer of spirit-filled music when powerful soprano and classically trained singer Valerie Francis performs the show's second set.

The choir is composed of singers and musicians from local African American churches and led by music director Maurice Moncure. Along with gospel favorites and hymns, a few holiday tunes will also likely make the playlist as the Dew Drop showcases the talents of their neighbors from First Free Mission Baptist Church, Morning Star Baptist Church and several other congregations.

New Orleans entertainer Charmaine Neville joined the choir for a couple of numbers in their origin

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