Soweto Gospel Choir

Appalachian State University Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night!

Discounted tickets for all Appalachian faculty and staff are available to this show by calling the box office at 1-800-841-ARTS or 828-262-4046.

“Meticulous and unstoppable…spirited and spectacular” - The New York Times

Since its inception in 2002, the Soweto Gospel Choir has toured around the world, shining a spotlight on the beauty, rarity and emotional sounds of South Africa. Their riveting performances feature earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, acapella numbers, and a four piece band and percussion section paired with energetic dancing and vibrant, colorful costumes. This dynamic choir performs both traditional and contemporary music in six of South Africa’s 11 official languages.

The choir’s first album, Voices from Heaven, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s World Music Chart within three weeks of its release in the United States and has been awarded many prestigious awards, including an American Gospel Music Award and Gospel Music Award for “Best International Choir” in 2003. In 2007 they earned a Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music for their second album, Blessed.

They have performed with artists such as Celine Dion, Josh Groban, U2, Kirk Franklin and Robert Plant and in such prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Nelson Mandela Theatre. The choir is an Ambassador for Nelson Mandela’s 46664 campaign and has performed at benefit concerts with Peter Gabriel, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean.