Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Download QR code; Print/export ... Contemporary Christian music albums by South African artists (3 C) Gospel albums by South African artists (2 C, 3 P)
Derrick Ndzimande is a South African gospel musician popular in the Pentecostal church movements of the early 1980s and early 1990s. [1] He sings with a deep falsetto baritone voice. He is also a pastor at the Church of Jesus Christ, music producer and a former teacher at Blomplaas Primary School.
Solly Moholo was considered a pivotal figure in South African gospel music. [2] His music was acclaimed and resonated with millions across the nations of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Lesotho. [2] He was described to have used his music to fight crime by the premier of Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi amongst others. [4]
She won Best Contemporary Gospel Album at the first South African Music Awards in 1995. The album was dedicated to peace in South Africa as it transitioned to democracy in 1994. In 1996, she released Shwele Baba; it broke records at the time becoming the fastest-selling album in South Africa, selling 100 000 units within three weeks of release.
Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century. [1] Hymns and sacred songs were often performed in a call and response fashion, heavily influenced by ancestral African music. Most of the churches relied on hand–clapping and foot–stomping ...
Pages in category "Gospel albums by South African artists" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Benjamin Dube (born in 1962) is a South African gospel recording artist who rose to fame in the early 80s. Over the years he has released several albums which have reached gold and platinum status in the South African music rankings. Dube is also a lead pastor of the High Praise Centre in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. [1] [2]
Raymond Cilliers is a South African gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. His career began in 1993 at age 11 with his debut album, Gloryland, which reached gold status in South Africa. [2] [3]