Philly.com: Papal performer Bobby Hill honored by ‘Ebony’ magazine
Bobby Hill after performing for Pope Francis at Festival of Families (source: Philly.com)
Philly.com Entertainment blogger writes (Monday, November 30, 2015):
Central High School student Bobby Hill has been selected as one of Ebony magazine’s 2015 Power 100 honorees. The list spotlights “the heroes of the black community.”
The 14-year-old breakout star, who is a soloist with the Keystone State Boychoir, rose to prominence during Pope Francis’ Philadelphia visit when he sang an a cappella version of “Pie Jesu.” Hill’s once-in-a-lifetime papal performance was a last-minute affair, said Steve Fisher, founder and artistic director of the choir. Fisher was approached by a producer of the papal concert who asked if the choir could sing during a short set change. Instead, Fisher sent Hill out to sing alone.
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