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Some videos from yesterday’s sound check in Bellingham, WA Unknown Song Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica Woza Meli Wami [...]

I was lucky enough to spend some time with the Soweto Gospel Choir at their Bellingham concert yesterday. Below are some photos of what happens behind-the-scenes at a concert!  Thanks to everyone for being so friendly and welcoming me with open arms! [...]

Another treat for SGC fans: Cinzia, the Soweto Gospel Choir’s European tour manager was kind enough to share photos she took while on tour the last two years. Photos include Spain, the Netherlands, UK and Paris (2009); Italy and the Canary Islands (2008). Enjoy! [...]

I’ll Remember You is a Bob Dylan song released in 1985 on his Empire Burlesque album. Lyrics: I’ll remember you When I’ve forgotten all the rest, You to me were true, You to me were the best. When there is no more, You cut to the core Quicker than anyone that I knew. When I’m [...]

Another treat for SGC fans: Choir member Thembisa Khuzwayo was kind enough to share some of her personal photos taken in New York City last month for Mandela Day. Lots of fun shots!  Thanks Thembi! [...]

Thula Baba is a popular Zulu lullaby. The lullaby is sung by a mother to her child, as they await the return of their husband/father who has gone away to work. It’s a beautiful song with a powerful message.  Simply lovely. The famous South African musical Umoja does a wonderful rendition of this song, too. [...]

Written by Hamilton Nzimande, the song Hlanganani was recently featured in the HBO/BBC series The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. In the episode The Boy with an African Heart, the song can be heard at the very end of the episode and was the perfect ending to a great episode (I’m a big fan of [...]

Malaika is a popular Swahili song meaning Angel. The song has been covered by many artists over the years.  Popular versions include the ones done by Miriam Makeba (RIP), Angélique Kidjo and even Boney M. Many attribute the song’s origin to Fadhili William, but this has been heavily disputed. In any case, Malaika is one [...]

Originally released by U2 in their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire, Pride (In the Name of Love) is about Martin Luther King, Jr. and is one of the band’s most recognized songs. The Choir’s interpretation of the song is unique with all the usual SGC style. Great song! Lyrics: One man come in the name [...]

Tell us a little about your hometown and where you grew up. I grew up in Durban, KwaMashu township in a musical family: my uncle was a music teacher, and my dad was a guitarist. What were your fondest childhood memories? I always remembered the time when we used to sing together when we were [...]