South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and some classics featuring the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Leonard Cohen and more
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With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-GRAMMY® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some treasured classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more! Formed in 2002, the Choir was created to celebrate the unique power of African gospel music and quickly established itself as a group that is “undeniably synchronized, appears unshakable, and simultaneously expresses universality and individuality” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
The career achievements of Soweto Gospel Choir are nothing less than phenomenal. The Choir has performed in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall London and the Nelson Mandela Theatre. They have collaborated with musical superstars Peter Gabriel, U2, John Legend, Robert Plant, Chance the Rapper and Ben Harper. They have performed on stage with Celine Dion, Bono, Diana Ross, and Pharrell Williams to name just a few. They have performed in programs alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Angelique Kidjo, Jimmy Cliff, Youssou N’Dour, Ziggy Marley, and more!
Heralded by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, Soweto Gospel Choir excites audiences worldwide, uplifting the soul and spreading joy through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit. It’s a night of music perfect for the entire family!
ARTIST WEBSITE: https://www.sowetogospelchoir.com/
ABOUT THE ARTISTS: https://imgartists.com/roster/soweto-gospel-choir/