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The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa, by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The more than 30-member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music. The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts for Nelson Mandela and has since toured internationally several times.
Their albums Blessed and African Spirit won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
“Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen)
Performed as part of the Cairns Festival in Australia
Munro Martin Parklands 3rd September 2016
On 7 July 2007 they performed at the South African leg of Live Earth. Also in 2007, they joined Robert Plant in contributing to Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino (Vanguard Records), performing their version of Domino’s “Valley of Tears“.
“Oh Happy Day” By the Soweto Gospel Choir Blessed Live In Concert dvd
The group was featured on the Peter Gabriel/Thomas Newman song “Down to Earth“, written for Pixar‘s 2008 film WALL-E. The song was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 66th Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards. The group also performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw on 4 December 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.
“Avulekile Amasango/One Love” By the Soweto Gospel Choir Blessed Live In Concert dvd