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Soweto Gospel Choir: Blessed (CD)

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The Soweto Gospel Choir is an all-star aggregation of top singers from South Africa's famous township, Soweto. In the vein of Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo, they've achieved breakthrough success in Europe (two sold-out shows at London's Royal Festival Hall!), Africa and Australia as their exhilarating voices create a blend of extraordinary beauty that thrills audiences everywhere.

Some tracks on this, their sophomore release, are accompanied with percussion instruments, some with piano, guitar, bass and drums, but all of the album is pure, full-bodied vocal passion. (56:13 2006)

Reviews from the press and beyond:
"Whether delivering an irresistibly joyous version of a pop-folk standard such as 'I Bid You Goodnight' or a moving rendition of a traditional South African hymn, Soweto Gospel Choir demonstrates on this recording why they're the most exciting vocal group to emerge from South Africa since Ladysmith Black Mambazo." - Shanachie Records

"Spectacular..naturally uplifting.." - The New York Times

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Song List:
Shewane
Asimbonanga/Biko
Joko Yahao
A Place in Heaven
Njalo
I Bid You Goodnight
Lelilungelo Ngelakho
Oh Happy Day
Noyana
Masigiye'bo
Swing Down
Weeping
Thapeto
Woza Meli Wami
Mbube
Tshepa Thapelo
Khumbaya
South African National Anthem