The Soweto Gospel Choir were guests on the BBC Radio 4 – Front Row show from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on August 18, 2017, below. They interview Shimmy and sing their Spiritual Medley. Listen below! [audio:20170818-bbcradio4.mp3] [...]
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- Soweto Sounds: Weeping (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Angel (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Ndikhokhele (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Umqombothi (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Prayer for South Africa (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Forever Young (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Walking on Sunshine Remix (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Amazing Grace & Where The Streets Have No Name (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: I’ll Remember You (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Thula Baba (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Hlanganani (Audio)
- Soweto Sounds: Malaika (Audio)
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Media: 891 ABC Adelaide
Members of the Soweto Gospel Choir were guests on the morning show of 891 ABC Adelaide radio on February 24, 2017. Below is the audio of the interview with Shimmy that includes a performance of Modimo. [audio:20170224-891abcadelaideraido.mp3] Watch the interview, too: Extra performance: [...]
Audio: Radio Adelaide Interview
Check out the great interview on Radio Adelaide this morning, February 22, 2017, below. Shimmy does most of the talking, but they also sing a couple of songs! [audio:20170222-radioadelaide.mp3] [...]
Soweto Sounds: Weeping
Weeping is a well known anti-apartheid song written by Dan Heymann in the mid-1980s. The song was a pointed response to the 1985 State of Emergency declared by President P.W. Botha, which resulted in “large-scale killings of unarmed and peaceful demonstrators against racial discrimination and segregation in the Union of South Africa.” Lyrics: I knew a [...]
Audio: Pray for Me by Darey ft SGC
The Choir are featured in Nigerian artist Darey’s song Pray For Me. Have a listen below! [...]
SGC at Cliffmas 2014
Photos and audio of the Choir taking part at the Cliffmas Carols in Johannesburg on December 3. Audio of SGC’s songs: Into & We Wish You a Merry Christmas Silent Night He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands This Little Light of Mine Little Drummer Boy I Feel Good Amen Paradise w/ProVerb When a [...]
Audio: Sunday Night on ABC Interview
Shimmy and the Soweto Gospel Choir were featured on Sunday Nights with John Cleary on ABC Radio, that aired on August 24, 2014. It’s a great interview of the Choir’s trip to Alice Springs and includes some great performances from the choir. [audio:20140824-abc-sundaynights.mp3] [...]
Audio: Unite by Melisa le Rue ft. SGC
British singer, Melisa le Rue, recently released her first EP that includes a song feature the Soweto Gospel Choir. Listen to Unite below! [...]
Audio: Waloyo Yamoni by Christopher Tin
Christopher Tin has shared another song from his current The Drop that Contained the Sea album. The second collaboration between Christopher and the Choir from this album is called Waloyo Yamoni, which means We Overcome the Wind. Listen to the song below; and be sure to grab Chris’ new album! [...]
SBS African Radio Interview
Soweto Gospel Choir’s joyous, inspirational singing has electrified audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds around the world. The group has begun a 48-venue concert of all Australian states and territories. Shimmy Jiyane is the group’s choirmaster and leader. He spoke with Martin Kwakwa from Bernie, Tasmania. Shimmy began the conversation by stating that it’s [...]
