To commemorate the one year anniversary of Nelson Mandela‘s passing, I thought it would be appropriate to post a video of the Soweto Gospel Choir singing two well known South African songs that is part of Madiba’s legacy and history. The first song, Lizalis’Idinga Lakho (Xhosa meaning Fulfill Thy Promise, O Lord), is a traditional [...]
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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)
Kevin Williams
Choir Candids: Don’t Do it Without Me
#ThrowbackThursday from earlier this year, the Soweto Gospel Choir sing Don’t Do it Without Me during sound check on April 16, 2014 in San Diego, CA. [...]
Video: SGC Feature on Imizwilili
Below is the feature that was shown about the Soweto Gospel Choir on the SABC show Imizwilili. You see footage of the choir performing, rehearsing and interviews with Bev, Shimmy and Jimmy. [...]
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] [...]
Videos: 2014 Darwin Festival
Watch the Soweto Gospel Choir perform at the 2014 Darwin Festival on August 24, 2014. Hlonolofatsa Amen [...]
Choir’s soulful sound to wash your blues away
By Laura McKee The Observer August 7, 2014 Watch video of performance. THEY don’t just speak their music, they love their music. That’s the philosophy of popular and successful South African group, the Soweto Gospel Choir. Made up of 24 beautifully harmonised voices, the choir has travelled the world and performed with some of the [...]
Video: 4BC Afternoons Interview
Soweto Gospel Choir on 4BC Afternoons live in the studio. Interview with Kevin and performance of Woza Meli Wami. [...]
Video: Gladstone Press Event
During a press event in Gladstone, members of the Soweto Gospel Choir performed for the media gathered on August 4, 2014. [...]
Rhythm of Africa coming to western NSW
By Robert Virtue July 31, 2014 ABC Central West NSW If you go online and check out any of their videos, you’ll soon realise that the Soweto Gospel Choir is a rare type of singing group. They’re loud, proud, energetic and colourful. Their enthusiasm is infectious and their vocal skills are mesmerising. What’s more, the [...]
