Release Date: 07 March 2005
Label: Shanachie
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 016351663627
Genres: World Music
Description
The Soweto Gospel Choir is an all-star aggregation, in the vein of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, of top singers from South Africa's famous township -- Soweto. They've achieved breakthrough success in Europe, including two sold-out shows at London's Royal Festival Hall, their exhilarating voices thrilling audiences wherever they perform. VOICES FROM HEAVEN is their debut recording. It includes an irresistible mix of traditional South African songs, South African and American gospel repertoire such as "Amazing Grace" and stirring versions of well-known inspirational material such as “Many Rivers To Cross�, sung in English as well as Zulu. Some tracks are breathtaking a cappella while others are upbeat tracks with instrumental backing.
Tracks: Jikela Emaweni / Vuma / Thina Simnqobile / Zanele / Paradise Road / Ahuna Ya Tswanag Le Jesu, Kammatla / Many Rivers To Cross, Going Down Jordan, Amen / Amazing Grace / Thula Baba / Sikulandile / Malaika / Hlanganani / Bayete / Jerusalem / Holy City, Bayete / African Dream.
Tracklisting
Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Alex Harris
Norman Brown
Culture
Swing Out Sister
Various
Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The Soweto Gospel Choir
The Soweto Gospel Choir
The Soweto Gospel Choir
The Soweto Gospel Choir
