Videos

News segment of the Choir’s workshop in Vancouver. [...]

Another video of the Choir from last month–this one is of ‘em warming up with Viva l’Amor from the North Tonawanda, NY soundcheck on February 26, 2012. [...]

The Soweto Gospel Choir were on Windy City Live on ABC7 in Chicago this morning. Below is a video of a quick interview they did with Shimmy as well as their performance of Emlanjeni/Yelele. Second video is the Choir performing Njalo. [...]

I had the pleasure of spending four days on tour with the Soweto Gospel Choir a few weeks ago. Shows include Kingston (ON), Toronto x 2 (ON) and North Tonawanda (NY). I shot some “behind the scenes” footage and spliced some together into this video.  Highlights including visiting the South African consular general in Toronto, [...]

The Soweto Gospel Choir were featured in a news segment on CCTV9 (China, English channel). To experience the sound, mood and energy of South Africa from the comfort of your own home, look no further than the music of the Soweto Gospel Choir. The 26-member singing group has won two Grammys and received nominations at [...]

We’ve always claimed to be the anti-world music website, but we’ll make exceptions for acts as dope as the world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir. We caught up with Shimmy Jiyane, Choir Master/Choreographer/Singer and founding member of the group last Friday at Symphony Space in NYC. Shimmy and his crew have travelled the world with their “African Grace” [...]

Another video from my time with the Soweto Gospel Choir last week. The Consular General of South Africa in Toronto invited the Choir to her home on February 25th, prior to their second show at the Sony Centre. The Choir mingled with the invited guests and were treated to some home cooking (yours truly had [...]

By: Cheryl Wills NY1 March 4, 2012 They hail from South Africa and they are known for their electrifying performances. The Soweto Gospel Choir, which was formed 10 years ago, has been on a steady global tour. The 52-member choir recently made a stop in Brooklyn to get some down home food at Madiba, a [...]

Choir singing Calvary in NYC. [...]

By Kia Gregory March 1, 2012 Philadelphia Inquirer They have raised their stirring voices before Nelson Mandela, the Prince of Wales, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They have performed with Diana Ross, Bono, and Celine Dion. They have sung lush harmonies and danced to traditional rhythms at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal [...]