Soweto Gospel Choir

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Soweto Gospel Choir is a South African gospel group.

The group was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music. The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts for Nelson Mandela, and has since toured internationally several times.

Their albums Blessed and African Spirit won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

On 7 July, 2007 they performed at South African leg of Live Earth.

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  • Voices from Heaven (Shanachie Records, 2005)
  • Blessed (Shanachie, 2006)
  • African Spirit (Shanachie, 2007)

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