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July 7th, 2011 By Fifi The Times, The Social Blog Kylie Minogue may have tried to slip into South Africa secretly, however the joyous welcome by the Soweto Gospel Choir stopped her completely in her tracks, as she exited the arrivals area at OR Tambo International Airport. Larger than life on screen, teeny Minogue, 43, [...]

Kylie Minogue touched down at OR Tambo International Airport to a joyous reception from the Soweto Gospel Choir.  Minogue is in South Africa where she will end her five month world Aphrodite tour by performing five concerts – three at Sun City and two at Grand Arena in Cape Town. —- Kylie also tweeted the [...]

By: Elenoa Osborne Radio Fiji June 7, 2011 A local primary school choir has been chosen to sing a song alongside the Soweto Gospel Choir when they tour Fiji next month. Tour Organiser Atelaite Cama told FBC News – the Choir has requested that a local choir sing with them and following auditions – a [...]

The South African Star By Thandi Skade June 2 2011 Aids activist Nkosi Johnson’s mother, Gail, dances with the Soweto Gospel Choir during the 10th commemoration of his death at Nkosi’s Haven in Alan Manor, Joburg, yesterday. Nkosi Johnson was a profoundly brave hero who had dedicated his life to improving the lives of other [...]

U2 and the Soweto Gospel Choir (ABC/espn2/ESPN) were nominated for Outstanding Music Composition / Direction / Lyrics category at the 32nd Annual Sport Emmy Awards. The Awards were given out tonight in New York City, and SGC/U2 won their category (tied with NFL / CBS). Congrats! MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release   4 MAY [...]

Check out the upcoming WWF Earth Hour Concert! It’s a free concert featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir and the Bala Brothers. Day: Saturday, March 26 Time: 7:30pm Where: Orlando West Regional Park, Soweto Check it out if you can!  Wished I could be there.   [...]

Hi everyone, The Pre Telecast Ceremony for tonight’s Grammy’s awards is kicking off at 1pmPT/4pmET. You can watch the live telecast at the Grammy website or on Youtube. Will “live blog” as much as I can here. 4:37pmET: Christoper Tin and Baba Yetu just won for “Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)” … he thanks the [...]

It’s Grammy weekend!! As announced earlier, the Soweto Gospel Choir are nominated under three different categories this year. Shimmy has traveled to Los Angeles to represent the Choir, along with their producers (including Zwai). I can’t find the exact schedule, but I believe their categories will be part of the pre-telecast show. Keep those fingers [...]

To clarify the below: The Choir has been invited to attend the concert–nothing has been worked out in terms of performing. Just got word that the Soweto Gospel Choir have been invited to U2’s 360° concert in Johannesburg this Sunday, February 13. Not sure the exact details; but the Choir will be present at the [...]

February 8, 2011 AAP To songs from an African gospel choir, philanthropist Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has celebrated her 102nd birthday in Melbourne. The mother of media titan Rupert Murdoch, a wheelchair-bound Dame Elisabeth was greeted by about 500 guests including Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu and some of her children and grandchildren, although her famous son [...]