Soweto Gospel Choir
South Africa’s Most Heavenly Voices
Soweto Gospel Choir Brisbane Review @ QPAC Written by Majella McMahon Tuesday, 13 August 2019 16:33 Published in Arts News Soweto Gospel Choir From the moment everyone walked out on stage – there was an air of anticipation, something intangible which was humming around the Concert Hall (3 August). En masse, the choir is magnificent, a collection...
Sound World Order: Grammy nominees deliver dazzling musical experiences Columbia Daily Tribune By Aarik Danielsen 12 January 2019 Soweto Gospel Choir, “Freedom” More than 15 years into its existence, this South African ensemble continues to delight and dizzy audiences with their glorious sound. The choir owns several Grammys already, and has worked with everyone from...
The award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir have been a favourite at the Fringe for years now, and it’s not hard to see why. Sixteen extraordinarily talented singers light up the stage with a performance that will have you tapping your toes and clapping your hands without even realising. After an opening song in Xhosa, the audience...
This special concert, “Songs of the Free”, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, the Father of the rainbow nation. From the bright and colourful carnival costumes to the absolutely breath-taking singing, the whole performance exuded an unfettered exuberance in the triumph of freedom. The show did not attempt, however, to conceal...
Soweto Gospel Choir ★★★★ Gluttony Back for a longer season than last years triumph at the Royal Croquet Club, the choir did not disappoint. Thankfully is was not exactly the same show as last year, but the incredible energy and power remained intact. This was a show dedicated to Nelson Mandela and his presence was...
If you’ve been to a Fringe before – in Adelaide, Edinburgh or otherwise – chances are you’ll have seen the Soweto Gospel Choir. If not on stage, then on the streets, in variety galas, or you’ll have heard about them from friends. They’re an arts festival mainstay and an indefatigable company, with Grammys and more...
The Advertiser / Adelaide Now Feb 28, 2018 Rating: ★★★★★ Gluttony — The Flamingo SINCE 1976, Soweto has signified youth, protest and pride in language and culture. On this occasion, the Soweto Gospel Choir honoured Nelson Mandela in an inspirational concert of song, story, music and dance. All 18 sing and dance. Many play instruments...
From the moment the darkness is pierced by a soaring female voice and the rhythm of a single drumbeat, you know you won’t be disappointed by the Soweto Gospel Choir. ★★★★ This choir, from the township of Soweto in Johannesburg, is well-established, with a reputation for passionate and energetic musical interpretation. Comprising a 16-strong combination of...
Ministers of the cloth will be forgiven for breaking the Eleventh Commandment – thou shall not covet thy neighbour’s congregation – as they see the crowds snaking round from St George’s and heading for Queensferry Street. But they’d be better sharing in the Soweto Gospel Choir’s spiritual warmth than wringing their hands because an hour...
Soweto Gospel Choir start Gardens Arts Festival with a bang Soweto Gospel Choir gave stellar vocal performances in the first show of Hamilton’s Gardens Arts Festival. It’s not often choirs draw this sort of crowd, but the Soweto Gospel Choir is arguably one of the most popular vocal groups worldwide. It has won two Grammy...
