Soweto Gospel Choir
South Africa’s Most Heavenly Voices
Soweto Gospel Choir Perth Concert Hall Thursday, March 7 Listening to the Soweto Gospel Choir is the musical equivalent of an injection of vitamin B. For sheer exuberance and vitality, the Soweto choristers take a lot of beating. Unlike most choirs. the members of which are usually dressed in formal wear. the men and women...
“If only my shares rose like the goosebumps on my arms when I heard the Soweto Gospel Choir – I’d be rich faster than you can say sing”
KENTISH EXPRESS HYTHE & ROMNEY MARSH, UK (14/10/04) Message to anyone who left The Marlowe unmoved on Monday night. See a doctor. You need help!”
FRIDAY, 13TH AUGUST 2004 ANDREA MULLANEY ASSEMBLY ST GEORGE’S WEST (Venue 157) Last year, the choir from the huge South African township made a big name for themselves at the Fringe with the show demonstrating the joyful side of their home. The singing was lovely, though at times they seemed a little taken aback by...
“Monday evenings rarely see such hyped-up sell out shows during the Festival. Perhaps even rarer is being subject to aggressive looks from people who don’thave tickets while you clasp your own to your bosom and gently finger ‘999’ on your mobile – just in case. So what’s the fuss? Soweto Gospel Choir are a dynamic...
“You don’t have to be a believer to be inspired by the Soweto Gospel Choir: an appreciation of superb singing is all that is required. The 24-strong line-up, decked out in vividly coloured traditional attire, perform a headily uplifting mix of traditional African gospel with popular borrowings such as Amazing Grace and Jimmy Cliff’s Many...
A single voice in song carries its own emotional force. But how much more powerful is that voice multiplied at least 30 times, pitched in range from baritone to alto against a background of infectious drumming or rippling guitar sounds? Add to the blend some colourful costuming, the sway of bodies and prancing feet and...
It is rare to go to a concert knowing nothing about the artists or their music and come away feeling overwhelmed by the performance….The 32-strong choir brought grassroots South African song and dance to a rapturous Town Hall audience… Their voices are strong, clear and harmonious, while their dancing is spontaneous and vibrant. .…Last night’s...
“You can’t live without rhythm. Whether it’s the beat of your heart, the flap of a bird’s wings or the cycle of the seasons, there’s a beat to it. But what I learnt from the Soweto Gospel Choir is that the road to heaven is throbbing with rhythm too….When they sang harmony the chords were...
