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Soweto Gospel Choir

Soweto Gospel Choir

Mixed Professional Chorus

Based in Soweto, South Africa

Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music. The 26 strong choir, under the direction of David Mulovhedzi and beverly Brye draws on the top talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The Scotsman Newspaper exclaimed in its review "Nothing can really prepare you for the riot of exuberance and depth of emotion." Soweto Gospel Choir draws from the churches and communities in and around South Africa's most famous township. It mixes earthy rhythms with rich harmonies to uplift the soul and express the energy of South Africa. African gospel originated as a blend of traditional music rooted in song and percussion combined with the influence of 19th century missionary music. From this a new and exciting style of music evolved - African Gospel, celebrating all facets of daily life.

Founded - 2002.   A Cappella.  

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Awards
2007 - Grammy Winner - Best Traditional World Music Album - African Spirit
2006 - Grammy Winner - Best Traditional World Music Album - Blessed


Umcombela

Umcombela

Preview of the first single was released in the USA in September 2018, from the uSoweto Gospel Choir album "Freedom"


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Soweto Gospel Choir : Grace : 1 CD : 66043

Soweto Gospel Choir : Grace

On its fifth album for Shanachie, the Soweto Gospel Choir expands its musical reach outside its homeland and even the church, and in turn offers musical examples of the various meanings of the word "grace." On this 19-track collection, the group sticks close to its traditions on most songs, writing and performing original ones, as well as interpreting many traditional ones in their unique way in six of South Africa's official languages. In addition, they reach into the secular world with a radical reinterpretation of Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" that lends the song a far deeper, wider-ranging shade of meaning.

Songlist: Kae Le Kae, Emarabini, Mangisondele Nkosi Yam, Eli, O'Nkosi Yam, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Muphulusi, Ndikhokhele, Put Your Hand Medley, Umoya We Nkosi, Ngahlulele, Voices On the Wind, Ingoma, Oh! It is Jesus, Prayer for South Africa, Jerusalem, Ave Maria, Calvary, Grace

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9936c | 1 CD | $16.95 | Some a cappella


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Baba Yetu : SSATBB : Christopher Tin : Christopher Tin : Soweto Gospel Choir : 1 CD : 00293110 : 888680933548

Christopher Tin : Baba Yetu

Translated from the words of the Lord's Prayer. this Grammy-winning 2005 composition from the fourth entry in the award-winning video game franchise Civilization is a watershed moment in video game composition. Becoming the first piece of video game music to ever be even nominated for a Grammy, this epic piece is presented for the first time at Hal Leonard. The Closer Look pane on this product page contains pronunciation guides and an introduction to the language of Swahili by linguist and Kiswahili expert Peter M. Mhunzi.

Composer: Christopher Tin Performed By: Soweto Gospel Choir

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Voicing: SSATBB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00293110

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