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OPAS presents Soweto Gospel Choir on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30pm in Rudder Auditorium as part of their Songs of the Free tour in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday! This celebrated choir brings joy and jubilation across the US, bringing audiences to their feet! Tickets to Soweto Gospel Choir are on sale now at MSC Box Office. Call (979) 845-1234 or buy online at www.MSCOPAS.org.
The two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has been spreading sheer joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades! Comprised of 20 of the best artists in South Africa, the choir invites you to enjoy the incomparable and inspirational power of African Gospel music. These uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, the late Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban. For the first half of this concert, the choir will perform “Songs of the Free,” a rousing program celebrating the centenary of the birth of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela. Following that, the performers will share international gospel classics including their hair-raising take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Just try to stay in your seat!
“The Soweto Gospel Choir members are thrilled to return to the U.S. for this American tour,” producer Andrew Kay says. “The group continues to inspire fans worldwide, but the reaction we get from audiences in the States is unforgettable. We hope that our uplifting message of hope, faith, and joy reaches audiences new and old on this special return visit as we celebrate the legacy of the great Nelson Mandela.”
Filling the stage with vibrant costumes, incredible vocals and uplifting songs, Soweto Gospel Choir is 90 minutes of indisputable bliss, leaving audiences exhilarated as they dance out the aisles. The dynamic choir performs both traditional and contemporary music, adding its unique feel and interpretation to both. The choir performs in six of South Africa's 11 official languages with rich harmonies, earthy rhythms, a lively four-piece band, and percussion section.
Along with their traditional South African anthems, the choir will perform their famous renditions of “Amazing Grace,” “Hallelujah,” and “Freedom Songs Medley.”
For more information, visit www.sowetogospelchoir.com.
