Soweto Gospel Choir
Since its formation in 2002, Soweto Gospel Choir has won more accolades than any other choir in the world. It has won a total of 4 Grammy Awards, 2 in its own right and 2 in collaboration with other artists, an Emmy Award for its work with Bono and U2 as well as an Academy Award nomination for its collaboration with Peter Gabriel on the Disney Pixar film Wall E.
“sheer jubilation… The Rhythm of Life” Herald Sun
In its 1000+ live performances, Soweto Gospel Choir has brought joy to the lives of audiences all over the world. It has performed for and celebrated with, world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, the British Royal family, President Obama and President Clinton.
Soweto Gospel Choir has recorded and performed with some of the world’s greatest artists including Bono and U2, Queen, Peter Gabriel, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jennifer Hudson, Dianna Ross, Josh Grobin, Johnny Clegg as well as Andre Rieu.
“There is simply no flaw here”, Evening News, Scotland
Soweto Gospel Choir’s 2016 Australian tour is called “Faith” in recognition of its personal faith as well as in recognition of the Choir’s journey since 2002. Faith also relates to the title of the latest song incorporated in its 2016 repertoire, Have a Little Faith best known through the recording of the late Joe Cocker. The Choir’s Australian repertoire includes a mix of Gospel, South African traditional, international classics as well as freedom songs.
“absolutely thrilling singers… dazzling music” Billboard
Soweto Gospel Choir comes from Johannesburg, South Africa, and is named after the suburb of Soweto (South West Township) which was the home of Nelson Mandela and where the major uprisings occurred that eventually brought democracy to South Africa. The Choir is musically led by 3 of its founding members, Choir Director Shimmy Jiyane, Musical Director, Milton Ndlakuse and Manager Mulalo Mulovhedzi.
When it comes to vocal talent, Africa, and more particularly South Africa, has spawned the most evocative sounds on earth and still produces the very best that the world has to offer in this art form. Soweto Gospel Choir is that very best.
Australian Tour: From 23rd July 2016 until 3rd September 2016
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Great show. Lots of colour. Their voices were powerful. Loved it.
Absolutely brilliant. So engaging and funny and uplifting. They radiated happiness, love and faith.
Brilliant, powerful, engaging and moving! Costumes were bright and colourful just like the wonderful personalities wearing them, the dancing was infectious and the crowd was on it's feet by the end of the show dancing with the choir! Harmonies were amazing and it was a wonderful mix of traditional and contemporary music - absolutely fabulous show and many thanks for the chance to see it!
An excellent night thank you
great event and enjoyable sound
Lovely show. Beautiful harmonies and left feeling really good
This was a great show. Very inspiring.
The gospel choir was a joy to watch, with a mix of traditional and contempory songs... a must for everyone to see
Colourful and lively performance with spine tingling singing! Throw in some cool dance moves, bongos and familiar songs to make it a completely fun filled night that the whole audience loved!
It was an outstanding concert. Both the singing and dancing were top class, very professional, and very emotional at the same time. Amazing voices. By the end of the performance, the group had the audience clapping and dancing. The costumes were also beautiful, such bright colors that went well with the singing and dancing.
Thank you On-The-House.
Just brilliant so uplifting !! Probably something I'd have thought about but not actually got around to booking but this site made it so easy and the price so tempting how could I not ?? so glad I did !! :-)
Awesome show left feeling really good