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Soweto Gospel Choir

Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in November, 2002 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 its first award, a Helpmann Award, Australia’s prestigious Performing Arts Award, for “Best Contemporary Music Concert.” This success was followed when they won a 2003 American Gospel Music Award for “Best Choir” In the same year, they won an American Gospel Music Award for “Best International Choir.” Soweto Gospel Choir received its greatest accolade in 2007, a Grammy Award for their second CD “Blessed”, in the category “Best Traditional World Music.”At the same time, they were nominated for the 26th International Reggae and World Music Awards, held at the Apollo Theatre, Harlem, on 5 May, in the category “Contribution to World Music”, alongside Jimmy Cliff, Salif Keita, Youssou N’Dour and Ziggy Marley

Grace

By Soweto Gospel Choir

Label: Shanachie Records
Released: 2010

Blessed

By Soweto Gospel Choir

Label: Shanachie Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Shewane; Asimbonanga/Biko; Joko Yahao; A Place in Heaven; Njalo; I Bid You Goodnight; Lelilungelo Ngelakho; Oh Happy Day; Noyana; Masigiye

Soweto Gospel Choir: Blessed

by Woodrow Wilkins
February 1, 2006

In the spirited tradition of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, these young singers and musicians are spreading their love of God and life from their South African base and sharing it with people around the world. The Soweto Gospel Choir began a two-and-a-half-month/44-city US tour immediately after the January 24 release of Blessed, the group's second recording.