South African Voices: Soweto Gospel Choir

World Music Institute presents

South African Voices
Soweto Gospel Choir

Friday, March 02, 2012 8:00 PM
Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway @ 95th St

Direct from South Africa, the dazzling Grammy and Emmy award-winning 24-member Soweto Gospel Choir returns to New York with a new show, African Grace. Through vibrant rhythm, movement and renowned vocal harmonies, the Choir performs a program of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit. Since its founding in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the world’s leading concert halls and alongside superstars including Bono, Peter Gabriel, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

“The music is both meticulous and unstoppable…spectacular.” – New York Times

For more info: http://www.worldmusicinstitute.org/event.php?id=1255 or 212-545-7536