Monday, August 15, 2005
Soweto Gospel Choir
Oh dear, six weeks since my last post. Reminds me of my childhood efforts at keeping a diary. However I was moved to post by a truly great experience. On wednesday I won two tickets to see the Soweto Gospel Choir on ABC radio 702
Last friday I lobbed up to the Opry House expecting to be wowed by the choir. Instead they absolutely rolled me, despite being in a venue in which the architecture seems to insist that you sit still in you seat. The choir overcame this by asking the audience to stand for a rendition of the South African national anthem, and then going into some uptempo gospel. The joint was jumpin' and swaying and clapping along till the end, by which time even Peter, a life-long atheist, was contemplating getting religion.
This is more than a choir. This is a 30 piece explosion of colour, movement and joy. If they visit your town, drop everything and go see them.
Last friday I lobbed up to the Opry House expecting to be wowed by the choir. Instead they absolutely rolled me, despite being in a venue in which the architecture seems to insist that you sit still in you seat. The choir overcame this by asking the audience to stand for a rendition of the South African national anthem, and then going into some uptempo gospel. The joint was jumpin' and swaying and clapping along till the end, by which time even Peter, a life-long atheist, was contemplating getting religion.
This is more than a choir. This is a 30 piece explosion of colour, movement and joy. If they visit your town, drop everything and go see them.
