AFRICAN SPIRIT - SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
In advance of a North American tour, the Soweto Gospel Choir unveils “African Spirit,” with 19 dazzling tracks, sung in Zulu, Sotho or English. This choir is versatile; “Avulekile Amasango/One Love” begins with a very cool bit of township jive that segues effortlessly into the classic Bob Marley tune. There is a powerful live version of U2’s “One,” sung by Bono backed by the choir. Also make note of the beautiful cover of “By the Rivers of Babylon” and the rhythmic gem “Africa,” which brings to mind the spirit of South African kwela music. Billboard
