Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
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.
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.
Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed by Mthunzi Namba, Jabu Hlongwane and Lindelani Mkhize in 1994. [1]Their debut studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 9 (2005), became their best-selling album and certified 2 × platinum in South Africa. [2]
This category relates to Gospel music singers who are natives or residents of South Africa. Pages in category "South African gospel singers" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Ntokozo Mbambo (born 6 November 1985) is a South African singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Umlazi, [1] Mbambo professional music career began as a member and lead singer of the gospel group Joyous Celebration at the age of 15. She made her on-screen debut as a judge in I Want to Sing Gospel (2014) and Idols SA season 17 (2021).
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 ...
Sicelo Moya is a South African gospel singer best known for his 2013 album Bread of Life, and 2017 album “Solid Rock”. He has received Awards for Best Gospel Album, Best Worship Song at South African Crown Gospel Music Awards. He was also awarded Best Gospel DVD at the Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards.
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]