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 ...

Dancing and singing contribute to the soul of South Africa. And in South Africa, few other performance groups can compete with this gospel bunch. The Soweto Gospel Choir has earned five Grammy ...

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 ...

The three-time Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir is once again lighting up stages across the US and Canada, bringing South African rhythm, colour and an inspiring message of hope and peace to ...

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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 ...

What does it take to make a dream come true? Hard work, according to the Soweto Gospel Choir's Bev Briars. The globe-trotting choir achieved their dream on Sunday night when they were awarded the ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Shimmy Jiyane and Latroit about their new project to reimagine classic House tracks to tell the story of the roots of the genre – translated and sung by the choir in Zulu.

Only one gospel choir in the world has performed with Bono, Aretha Franklin, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Josh Groban, Celine Dion and John Legend. It’s an ensemble that has been featured on “The Today ...

The Soweto Gospel Choir was one of the hottest selling tickets at this year's Bermuda Festival of Preforming Arts. Having seen the choir when it first came to the Island four years ago, I awaited this ...

For the last decade, the 26-member choir has captivated audiences including Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela. Their blend of high energy, languages and musical traditions has won them numerous awards ...