Fiery Hope began in 1988 in the form of a chorus called Amandla, which means “power” in Zulu. They started out by singing exclusively South African freedom songs as part of anti-apartheid work, but have since added songs from many different cultures, as well as original compositions by their founder and director, Eveline MacDougall. They sing to celebrate life, articulate social concerns, and provide inspiration as they work for justice and peace. They encourage audience participation at their concerts and workshops, and love inviting folks of all ages to join in.

Eveline MacDougall was raised in a musical family, in a house filled with passionate philosophies about justice and human rights. At the age of 23, she began to see that music and activism didn’t have to live separate lives. She offered a session to teach South African freedom songs. Forty people showed up and couldn’t stop singing the compelling, uplifting songs. On that day in January of 1988, Amandla was born.

Eveline and the Amandla chorus members are committed to acting with determination and hope-filled hearts during this era of increasing injustice and environmental crisis. For that reason, they decided to change their name to Firey Hope. They sing for justice, freedom, and peace—songs new and old, songs from around the world. They wear sashes made of cloth from many lands to remind themselves that we belong to a global family. https://fieryhope.org

Recommended donation: $20 to $30 – Pay as you are able
Reserve seats at diacrowe@yahoo.com or call 413-835-1695

Videos at: https://www.facebook.com/FieryHopeChorus/videos