Albany Park's Own Uniting Voices Chicago Just Recorded With a Rock Legend — and the Internet Is Here for It

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Albany Park · June 2, 2026

Albany Park has always had serious musical firepower — and now the whole country is starting to notice. Uniting Voices Chicago, the acclaimed choral organization with deep roots right here in the neighborhood, has recorded a cover of 'People Have the Power' alongside Kate Pierson of the iconic rock band The B-52s. The collaboration, reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, is the kind of moment that stops you mid-scroll — a beloved Albany Park institution sharing a microphone with a bonafide rock legend.

Uniting Voices Chicago has long been a cornerstone of Albany Park's cultural identity, weaving together the neighborhood's extraordinary multicultural tapestry through song. Their Albany Park Neighborhood Choir draws young singers from the community's rich mix of Latine, Slavic, Filipino, and many other backgrounds — and has graced stages at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Ravinia Festival. But teaming up with a founding member of The B-52s to record an anthem about the power of community? That's a whole new level — and it feels perfectly fitting for a neighborhood that truly lives those values every single day.

This is Albany Park doing what it does best: punching above its weight, sharing its voice with the world, and making the whole city proud. Keep an eye on unitingvoiceschicago.org for news about how and where you can hear the recording — and if you're a young singer inspired by this moment, registration for the 2026-27 choir season is still open!

Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/albany-park