Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their latest album “Freedom”, a collection of songs that celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movement’s struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir now bring their “Freedom” concert to the UK in honour of the father of their rainbow nation, Nelson Mandela. Apart from Edinburgh, Soweto Gospel Choir has not been seen in the UK in 10 years and this tour marks the first time the Choir will be performing in London since 2006.
Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, the three-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.
Comprising a line-up of South Africa’s best vocalists, these amazing performers have been spreading sheer joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades. The Choir has 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.
In this uplifting and joyous repertoire, the Choir will perform a rousing programme of freedom songs celebrating the life of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela, as well as international gospel classics, including a spine-tingling take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and an extraordinary rendition of “Amazing Grace”, which has had over 17 million views on YouTube.
“The Soweto Gospel Choir members are thrilled to tour the United Kingdom after so many years of absence,” producer Andrew Kay said. “The group continues to inspire fans worldwide, but the reaction we get from audiences in the United Kingdom 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.”
2022 UK Tour Schedule
Sat 15 Oct 7.30pm
DARLINGTON Hippodrome
Sun 16 Oct 7.30pm
WOLVERHAMPTON Grand Theatre
Tue 18 Oct 7.30pm
LONDON Cadogan Hall
Thu 20 Oct 7.30pm
MALVERN Festival Theatre
Fri 21 Oct 7.30pm
ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre
Sat 22 Oct 5pm & 8pm
MANCHESTER Stoller Hall
Sun 23 Oct 7.30pm
BIRMINGHAM Town Hall
Tue 25 Oct 7.30pm
HULL City Hall
Wed 26 Oct 7.30pm
BRADFORD St George’s Hall
