Johannesburg – The launch of the new single Usuku Oluzayo [the Day That Is Coming] will see the two giant choirs – the Soweto Central Chorus and world-renowned Ladysmith Black Mambazo – share the stage on Friday, (25 October 2024).
The single is from their forthcoming album titled Soweto Central with Friends, which features Khaya Mthethwa, Kekelingo from The Muffinz, and Azania.
The multiple Grammy awards winners Black Mambazo will perform hits from their massive catalogue and collaborations with Soweto Central Chorus.
The single Usuku Oluzayo features Grammy award-winning producer Terrace Martin and trumpeter and producer Ndabo Zulu.
The Durban-born composer and arranger, Zulu, has played, recorded, and toured extensively with acclaimed musicians including pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, bassist Herbie Tsoaeli, Sjava, and Mbuso Khoza.
Zulu’s debut project Queen Nandi: The Africa Symphony bagged him the Mzansi Jazz award.
The collaborative work between Black Mambazo and Soweto Central Chorus promises to be an enjoyable experience for audiences.
“SCC’s mandate is to produce musical pieces that speak to the soul and build on spirituality irrespective of the music genre,” Zulu said.
“This approach is the main reason they never confined themselves to only working within specific or defined prescripts of demarcated music genres.”
Formed thirteen years ago in Mofolo, the Soweto Central Chorus is a unique and musically elective ensemble.
It boasts over 60 members formed from a community of family members.
The Soweto Central Chorus members minister and spread the word of God through song and stage performances.
Their 2019 project with Samthing Soweto on the hit song Bawo, has attracted eight million views on YouTube.
Some of their collaborations include the music industry’s well-known artists such as Ntokozo Mbambo & Nqubeko Mbatha, Mbuso Khoza, Mmatema, Siphokazi, Betusile Mcinga, Dumi Mkokstad, and most recently Khaya Mthethwa, Manu WorldStar, Thando Zide and Ndabo Zulu just to name a few.
For more updates on the ensemble follow their social media pages under the name, “the Soweto Central Chorus”.
