Last night we played the Pour House, which mutated into a hot, sweaty southern funkfest. Tonight we played the Circular Church, a gorgeous chapel with raw echo and hardly the need for a mic. Yessir, OneBeat is a versatile bunch.
Hosted by Chicago’s own Aquil Charlton, the lineup was comprised of fellows from various faiths, all convening around the theme of spiritual upliftment. From Amir and Tareq’s Iraqi Maqam to Sri Joko’s Indonesian hymns to several fellows’ collaborations with Charleston’s Wesley Choir, we saw that even amidst these trying global times, our differing perspectives can join in beautiful fellowship.