Multiple award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir have won the Best World Music Album Grammy for their collection of songs titled ‘Freedom’.
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The awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles and were hosted by Alicia Keys.
This was the group`s fifth nomination in this category and they have now won the prestigious award a total of three times.
Receiving the award on behalf of Soweto Gospel Choir were album producer Diniloxolo Ndlakuse Shimmy Jiyane, Mary Mulovhedzi and Mulalo Mulovhedzi whose late father David Mulovhedzi co-founded the group with producer/director Beverly Bryer 17 years ago.
The Grammy Award winning album Freedom was recorded in June 2018 as part of the group’s tribute to the 100 years of Mandela celebrations. It features a selection of South African struggle songs including their scintillating version of Johnny Clegg’s poignant Asimbonanga.
Source: channel24.co.za