The Soweto Gospel Choir were formed to celebrate the powerful and inspirational tradition of African gospel music, the 26-member, multi Grammy Award-winning choir, under the direction of choirmaster David Mulovhedzi, have an unparalleled international reputation as one of the world’s great choirs. Drawing on the best musical talents from the many churches and communities in and around Soweto, the magnificent choir perform a programme of traditional and contemporary African and international gospel.
Described by Nelson Mandela as, “a mother to our struggle and to the young nation of ours”, Miriam Zenzi Makeba died aged 76, in the early evening of 9th November after suffering a heart attack. She had just taken part in a concert in Castel Volturno, Italy organised in support of six Ghanian immigrants who were shot dead in the town, alleged victims of organised crime.
" I heard Tony Cox play in Cape Town in 2001 and he was brilliant... he's finally coming to England! So I'm very pleased he's playing at Live@215..." Michael Tinker.
Born in Zimbabwe and residing in Johannesburg South Africa, multiple award-winning acoustic guitarist Cox has become a veritable icon of the instrument in his own country. The guitarist seems to be working his particular six-string magic further afield, you have an opportunity to see him in Sheffield.
The Soweto Gospel Choir were formed to celebrate the powerful and inspirational tradition of African gospel music, the 26-member, multi Grammy Award-winning choir, under the direction of choirmaster David Mulovhedzi, have an unparalleled international reputation as one of the world’s great choirs. Drawing on the best musical talents from the many churches and communities in and around Soweto, the magnificent choir perform a programme of traditional and contemporary African and international gospel.
Described by Nelson Mandela as, “a mother to our struggle and to the young nation of ours”, Miriam Zenzi Makeba died aged 76, in the early evening of 9th November after suffering a heart attack. She had just taken part in a concert in Castel Volturno, Italy organised in support of six Ghanian immigrants who were shot dead in the town, alleged victims of organised crime.
" I heard Tony Cox play in Cape Town in 2001 and he was brilliant... he's finally coming to England! So I'm very pleased he's playing at Live@215..." Michael Tinker.
