SOWETOGOSPELCHOIR: (Singing in Zulu). SHAPIRO: So what do you hope listeners take away from this project about the connections and overlaps among South African music, Black American music, house music, dance music, the history of 50 years that you're covering here? South Africa, where theSowetoGospelChoir is from, has an incredibly important racial struggle of its own, so why not refer to one of Nelson Mandela’s rousing speeches? Given the political message, why not reference that in terms of New Zealand, Australia or South Africa, rather than the US? The Giant GospelChoir can effectively perform and provide the ‘Gospel Feel’ from a two-piece GospelChoir. Ideally, a 4 to 5-piece would be preferred, and an 8 to 10-piece GospelChoir will give them the flexibility and volume dynamics to sing like the choir in Sister Act! TheSowetoGospelChoir performs at the Annenberg Center this Sunday, February 16 at 7 PM. Dedicated to celebrating the inspirational power of African gospel music, theSowetoGospelChoir combines the traditional with the contemporary. The group’s vibrant costumes, rich harmonies, and energetic dance are hallmarks of SowetoGospelChoir performances. TheSowetoGospelChoir hails from Soweto, the home of South African’s first President, Nelson Mandela.SowetoGospelChoir was formed in 2003 at the end of the apartheid era and during South Africa’s inspiring return to democracy. Cultural Diplomacy: Community choirs serve as a bridge between cultures, showcasing traditional songs at international festivals and competitions. For instance, theSowetoGospelChoir from South Africa has been instrumental in sharing the rich musical legacy of their nation...