An Afternoon of Gospel and Jazz - Michelle Jacques and Matt Berkeley

An Afternoon of Gospel and Jazz - Michelle Jacques and Matt Berkeley

From The New School at Commonweal by The New School at Commonweal

February 7, 2026 · 1h 23m

About this episode

Michelle Jacques shares her music that intertwines the sacred and soulful, reflecting on community and spirituality.

Part of the Festival of Sacred Music Series at Commonweal New School Michelle’s music weaves the sacred and the soulful, drawing from traditions, rhythms, and ancestral memory of the African diaspora. Her love of the music connects her to something much larger than herself—community, history, and spirituality—which allows her to channel that energy into spaces of joy. Expect a powerful, heart-opening experience filled with hope and a deep sense of connection that stays with you long after the final note. Join us for the next in our series of sacred music celebrations at Commonweal, presented in collaboration with long-time Commonweal friend Toby Symington, executive director of the Lloyd Symington Foundation and transpersonal astrologer. Held at the solstice and equinox, the concerts—and gatherings afterward—are designed to bring people together in a convivial setting around music which delights, inspires, and elevates the soul. Come for the music—stay for the food and community. *** Find out more about Commonweal New School on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.

People in this episode

Guest: Michelle Jacques

Topics covered

  • gospel music
  • jazz
  • sacred music
  • community
  • spirituality
  • African diaspora

Keywords

  • gospel
  • jazz
  • sacred music
  • community
  • spirituality
  • African diaspora
  • music celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Commonweal New School, Lloyd Symington Foundation

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