Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/toarts-welcomes-soweto-gospel-choir-to-thousand-oaks/
Author: Newsroom
(Thousand Oaks, CA) – The multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir bring their new concert PEACE to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
“PEACE,” is a joyful program of South African freedom songs, and traditional spirituals with inspirational songs featuring the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more.
Formed in 2002, theSoweto Gospel Choirwas created to celebrate the unique power of African gospel music and quickly established itself as a group that is “undeniably synchronized, appears unshakable, and simultaneously expresses universality and individuality” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Heralded by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, the choirexcites audiences worldwide, uplifting the soul and spreading joy through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit. It’s perfect for the entire family!
The Soweto Gospel Chor has collaborated and performed with Peter Gabriel, U2, John Legend, Robert Plant, Chance the Rapper, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Pharrell Williams and many more. They have performed in prestigious venues across the globe including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall London and Nelson Mandela Theatre. Further, they have performed at such important events as the 2009 Academy Awards, Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in Westminster Abbey, centenary celebrations, Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s funeral (as well as his 75th and 80th birthdays), and the FIFA 2009 World Cup opening ceremony in Cape Town (and kick-off in Johannesburg).
TheSoweto Gospel Choirhas been nominated for five Grammys, an Oscar (with Peter Gabriel), six South African Music Awards (SAMAs), as well as an International Reggae and World Music Award. They have been awarded three Grammys in their own right and three associated ones, an Emmy Award, three SAMAs, two American Gospel Awards, the inaugural Tower Music African Gospel Award for best gospel group, and a Helpmann Award.
Single tickets are on sale now and are priced starting at $52. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com, or through the Bank of America Performing Arts Box Office, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. For more information call 805-449-2787 or visit www.bapacthousandoaks.com