Join Coming Together Virginia for an unforgettable evening with Grammy Nominee, Desirée Roots, and the Weldon Hill Ensemble in commemoration of the National Day of Racial Healing on January 17, 2023 – 7:00-8:30 pm ET at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

The Movement, The Music, and The Magic. Desirée’s ability to sing nearly every genre including jazz, gospel, opera, and pop music has made her one of the region’s most sought-after vocalists. In-Person Tickets: $20 donation here. Concert will be livestreamed on our CT-VA YouTube channel and FB page for those who are unable to attend in person.

Desirée Roots is an American artistic director, actor, singer, and dancer who has performed for over 35 years. Desirée is revered for her powerful yet controlled lush voice with its 3½ octave range. Her ability to sing nearly every genre including jazz, gospel, opera and popular music has made her one of the region’s most sought-after vocalists. As a vocalist, she has been the opening act for B.B. King, Shirley Horne and other jazz artists. She’s the author of the multi-media production, Ella at 100, which later became Forever Ella, and was the recipient of the Theresa Pollack Prize for Excellence in the Arts. In 2021 she joined Virginia Repertory Theatre as their Artistic Director of Community.

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