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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 .
In November 2007, Covenant Voices performed at the T.O.G.O Gala Dinner held at the Durban ICC in South Africa. Covenant Voices have also shared the stage with well-known South African gospel artists including Pastor Benjamin Dube, and Hlengiwe Mhlaba. They have performed at the Gagasi FM Christmas concert in December 2007, and the success of their perform
The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa, by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, and producers Andrew Kay, David Vigo and Cliff Hocking in 2002. [1] The more than 30-member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music.
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 ...
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]
Deborah Fraser (June 9, 1965 – May 15, 2022) [2] [3] [4] was a South African gospel singer. She began her career in 1985 as a backing singer, and recorded her own album in 2000, titled Abanye bayombona , which became commercial success sold over 1 million copies in South Africa.
Sizwe Zako is a South African born music producer, he is known for producing artists like Rebecca Malope, Israel Mosehla and worked with a whole host of other gospel. He also traveled around the continent of Africa hosting workshops on gospel music. Zako's distinct style of producing has seen a massive turnaround in the South African gospel ...
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.