Today in "They Pay Us To Do This": a performance by South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir, which managed to tie the all-time record for most musicians squashed behind Bob Boilen's desk for a single ...

One hundred years ago, a man was born who would change the world. Now, singers from his native country are touring the world, celebrating his contributions with joyful performances of African Gospel ...

Few ensembles embody the intertwining of artistry and political memory as fully as the Soweto Gospel Choir. Emerging in a country still reckoning with the psychological scars of apartheid, the group ...

The Soweto Gospel Choir releases three singles, continues ‘Hope” tour in the U.S. *“I’m a founding member….23 years in the choir,” said Soweto Gospel Choir Master Shimmy Jiyane as we talked about the ...

Dressed in vibrant costumes, the Soweto Gospel Choir blends the rich sounds of traditional African music with dance and a variety of musical genres — rock and hip-hop, and American gospel and R&B — ...

MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University will welcome the Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to Emens Auditorium for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. Tickets are available at ...

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In December, 2002 their first album “Voices of Heaven” was recorded and went on to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within 3 weeks of its release in the US. In 2003 the choir won ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Soweto Gospel Choir was as much to look at as to listen to Wednesday ...

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