Soweto Gospel Choir

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Soweto Gospel Choir is a South African gospel group.

The group was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music. The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts for Nelson Mandela, and has since toured internationally several times.

Their albums Blessed and African Spirit won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

On 7 July 2007 they performed at South African leg of Live Earth.

At the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, the group backed up John Legend with the song Down To Earth, a song from WALL-E nomitated for "Best Song" that year.

More recently, the group performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw on 4 December 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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