Jubilant Sykes facts for kids
Jubilant Sykes (born in 1960 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer. He is known for his deep, rich voice, called a baritone. A baritone is a type of male singing voice that is lower than a tenor but higher than a bass.
About Jubilant Sykes
Jubilant Sykes grew up in Los Angeles. When he was a boy, he sang with a high voice, called a soprano. This is common for young boys before their voices change. Mr. Sykes is African American.
He has performed with many other talented artists. He has also sung in famous places all over the world. These include the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall in New York. He has also performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and the Apollo Theater. He even sang at the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
In 2009, Mr. Sykes was part of a special recording. It was for Leonard Bernstein's musical work called Mass. He sang the part of the Celebrant. This recording was nominated for a Grammy Award. A Grammy is a very important award in the music world. He performed with the Morgan State University Choir and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
His Music Albums
Jubilant Sykes has released several music albums. These albums let people listen to his amazing voice. Here are some of his recordings:
- Jubilant (Sony Music, 1998)
- Wait for Me (Sony, 2001)
- Jubilation (Angel Records, 2007)
- Jubilant Sykes Sings Copland and Other Spirituals (Ariola Records, 2010)
