Get ready to move, groove and have your spirit lifted to new heights by some of the world’s best GLBTA musical artists! The styles of our performers are varied (gospel, rock, pop, world music) but the soul is the same—passionate and powerful.
michael gott
Michael is a 2009 graduate of Holmes Institute, a Graduate School of Consciousness Studies. He serves as soloist, Music and Fine Arts Director at the Center for Spiritual Living in Dallas. His music is much beloved in the New Thought spiritual communities around the world.
soni cantrell-smith
Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith is the founding minister of Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington, Kentucky. She is an accomplished singer/songwriter and one of the creators of “The Enlightenment”, a musical depicting the spiritual path. She is a soulful and dynamic performer of immense range and warmth.
charles holt
Charles is a recording artist, signed with Agape Media International. His debut album, "I Am" is an eclectic crafting of songs anchored in love, healing and freedom. His gift of song continues to be embraced by listeners around the world. Charles also has starred in some of the most celebrated and spectacular productions in American theatre history including Jesus Christ Superstar, Smokey Joe's Cafe, and the Lion King.
carol logen
Rev. Carol Logen is one of the founders of Sacred Center New York, along with her partner (and LIBERATION co-host) Rev. August Gold. Carol is a powerful singer and musical visionary. She directs the music program at Sacred Center and leads the renowned vocal ensemble One Voice.
jason & demarco
Jason & deMarco have had the opportunity to perform at numerous high profile events including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Awards in Los Angeles, the Matthew Shepard Foundation's annual gala in Denver, and the 2006 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Gala at the Waldorf Astoria New York. They have also been a part of the HRC star-studded benefit two-pack CD album celebrating marriage equality, Love Rocks, alongside artists such as Christina Aguilera, Pink, and The Dixie Chicks.
lisa ferraro
Lisa has performed and recorded with Jazz legend Hendrick Merkins, Roger Humphries and internationally recognized arranger Mike Tomaro and jazz pianist Julie Bonk. She has written songs for and appeared on ABC-TV with her quartet and performed with Dr. Michael Beckwith of “The Secret.” In April of 2009, Lisa teamed up with Erika Luckett and Sheikh Kabit Helminski to form the band Ruby. Together they put the mystical poetry of Rumi to music in a CD entitled, On The Way of Love. Lisa's other releases include Lisa Yvonne Ferraro: Live at Fallingwater and the soul dilating and inspired CD, Sacred, recorded with musical partner, Erika Luckett.
suzanne sole
The artist who performs the featured song Free My Soul in the LIBERATION 2010 video is singer-songwriter and actor, Suzanne Sole. Music from her self-written album Shine has been featured in television and film. As an actor, Sole has made several television appearances, including VH1's The New Partridge Family; NBC's Joey; in the TBS pilot What News?; It's So Over on the E! Network; Lifetime's Strong Medicine. Sole hit the stage in 2007 to star in the Broadway National Tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, receiving rave reviews as sassy American tourist Muriel; and thrilled audiences with her comedic and vocal chops in the Off-Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World. Suzanne is deeply honored that her music is a part of this powerful and spectacular healing.
www.suzannesole.com
erika luckett
Erika is an artist whose music and intention are about building bridges, upholding the beauty and depth of our human expression, and inspiring her audience. She has collaborated closely with international environmental organizations as well as those striving to expand human consciousness and open the heart. From her performance at the 20th Anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum to being honored as “One of the 100 Most Outstanding Women of the Year” (along with Oprah, Madonna and Queen Elizabeth) by both The Jewish Post and Modern Woman Today Magazine, Erika Luckett shows the power of music to transform and unite people across the globe.