Multiple award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir is set to perform at the Soweto Gospel Choir - Live In Nairobi concert that's happening at CITAM Karen on Friday, August 16th 2019. The choir, which won the Best World Music Album Grammy for their album Freedom earlier this year, will perform in Nairobi for the first time.
The choir has recieved many accolades which include, 5 Grammy nominations, 3 Grammy wins, 1 Emmy award, 1 Oscar nomination and so many more. Not only are they known for their musical diversity and versatility, but they are also known for their flawless texture whenever they sing.
Their strong vocals and moving music has put them on the map. Notable persons who've had the honour of seeing their amazing performance include President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Nelson Mandela, Oprah, just to mention a few.
The brilliant choir is such a force to reckon with so much so that in December 2002, their first album “Voices of Heaven” reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within 3 weeks of its release in the US. The Soweto Gospel Choir are finally going to be live in Kenya alongside some of Kenya's biggest names: SpellCast, Paul Clement, Pitson , Karura Voices and many more. It shall be an amazing evening of praise and worship.