Name: Soweto Gospel Choir - Peace
Start: 2025-10-07T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16546

Hailing from Soweto, the historic township outside Johannesburg that was once home to Nelson Mandela and the heart of South Africa’s democratic movement, the Soweto Gospel Choir has captivated audiences worldwide with its electrifying fusion of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics. Since its founding in 2002, the choir has earned global acclaim for its “undeniably synchronized, unshakable presence that embodies both universality and individuality” (San Francisco Classical Voice), gracing renowned stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Festival Hall.
Praised by luminaries including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, this extraordinary ensemble enchants with its rich harmonies, dynamic rhythms, vibrant costumes, and an infectious spirit of joy. Their latest soul-stirring concert, “Peace,” weaves together South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and beloved classics while paying tribute to icons like Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more.