Wortham Presents
Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
Sat, Sep 27 • 7 pm
One year after Hurricane Helene impacted Asheville, Wortham opens its 2025/26 Season with a performance designed to reflect the resilience, joy, and hope of the Western North Carolina community
When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration.
“a cornucopia of remarkable voices … the choir was constantly in motion and rich in harmony” —The New York Times
Spotlight on Soweto Gospel Choir:
- 3x Grammy Award winners and Emmy Award winners
- Collaborated with U2, John Legend, Celine Dion, Pharrell Williams, and Diana Ross
- Performed at the Academy Awards, the FIFA World Cup, and Nelson Mandela’s funeral
- Praised by Barack Obama, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, and Oprah Winfrey
- High-energy performances and joyous harmonies—perfect for all ages.
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