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The Soweto Gospel Choir is currently in Holland right now participating with Andre Rieu and the JSO. They will take part in concerts in Maastricht; as Andre welcomes both the SGC and the Harlem Gospel Choir to his shows! I will post some fun photos from Holland soon; but in the meantime, you can see [...]

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 [...]

Interview with Shimmy Jiyane and Zanele Ngcamu on 612 ABC Brisbane. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]   [...]

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 [...]

The Soweto Gospel Choir are in Australia now and participated in the Bangtail Muster in Alice Springs yesterday. Below is a photo taken of the Choir performing; as well as short blurb. Alice Springs celebrates annual Bangtail Muster By Gail Liston May 2, 2011 ABC News Alice Springs locals and visitors turned out in their [...]

Two-time Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir have committed themselves to Earth Hour, the biggest mass action event in the world, and to going “beyond the hour” by reducing their environmental footprint. In addition one the country’s biggest names in music the Bala Brothers as well as Vicus Visser the so-called Bieber of Bloem, are [...]

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.   [...]