Sunday 20th May 2012,
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Gregory Ndou

Choir Candids: Behind the Scenes on Tour

Choir Candids: Behind the Scenes on Tour

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, [...]

March 10, 2012 Elaine Features, Videos 0

Video: Gospel Choir spreads “African Grace”

Video: Gospel Choir spreads “African Grace”

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 [...]

March 7, 2012 Elaine Articles, Videos 0

Okayafrica TV: Soweto Gospel Choir ‘Meadowlands’

Okayafrica TV: Soweto Gospel Choir ‘Meadowlands’

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” [...]

March 6, 2012 Elaine Articles, Videos 0

Choir Candids: Umoya We Nkosi in Toronto

Choir Candids: Umoya We Nkosi in Toronto

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 [...]

March 4, 2012 Elaine Features, Videos 0

South African Choir Feels At Home In Brooklyn

South African Choir Feels At Home In Brooklyn

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 [...]

March 4, 2012 Elaine Articles, Videos 2

Video: A MIMA Minute in NYC with Soweto Gospel Choir and WMI

Video: A MIMA Minute in NYC with Soweto Gospel Choir and WMI

Choir singing Calvary in NYC. [...]

March 2, 2012 Elaine Videos 0

Sharing their songs from Soweto

Sharing their songs from Soweto

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 [...]

March 1, 2012 Elaine Articles, Photos, Videos 0

Photos: Oberlin Concert

Photos: Oberlin Concert

Photos of the Choir performing at Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH on February 21, 2012. Photos taken by John Seyfried from the Oberlin College photo stream. [...]

February 21, 2012 Elaine Photos 0

Video: Soweto Gospel Choir at Time Out New York

Video: Soweto Gospel Choir at Time Out New York

Watch the Choir perform at Time Out New York below! Yelele: Ziyamazi’umekisi: [...]

February 17, 2012 Elaine Videos 0

Soweto Gospel Choir at Essence Magazine

Soweto Gospel Choir at Essence Magazine

On another NYC stop, select members of the Soweto Gospel Choir stopped by at Essence Magazine and performed an impromptu concert in their lobby.     [...]

February 16, 2012 Elaine Photos 0