The Soweto Gospel Choir’s music, with its blend of struggle, hope and triumph, resonates deeply with audiences because it ...

Hundreds of students packed the Barre Opera House to listen to traditional rhythms, original songs, and some classic ...

The Soweto Gospel Choir releases three singles, continues ‘Hope” tour in the U.S. *“I’m a founding member….23 years in the choir,” said Soweto Gospel Choir Master Shimmy Jiyane as we talked about the ...

The acclaimed South African World Music sensation has earned two Grammy Awards, scored two #1 Billboard World Music Chart albums and has earned the distinction as the only South African music act to ...

In December, 2002 their first album “Voices of Heaven” was recorded and went on to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within 3 weeks of its release in the US. In 2003 the choir won ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) The Soweto ...

After a grueling two-plus years of pandemic madness comes "Hope," the newest album and tour from the 3-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir. This South African choir has previously ...

The Methodist Church Nelspruit is delighted to invite the entire community to a joy-filled Christmas celebration on Saturday, 6 December 2025, featuring an unforgettable live performance by the ...

One hundred years ago, a man was born who would change the world. Now, singers from his native country are touring the world, celebrating his contributions with joyful performances of African Gospel ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Shimmy Jiyane and Latroit about their new project to reimagine classic House tracks to tell the story of the roots of the genre – translated and sung by the choir in Zulu.