The uplifting melodies of the Soweto Gospel Choir, along with their vibrant rhythms, bold colors, pulsating percussions, and bouncing dance steps, will fill the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at 4 p.m. on January 29. Presented by Asheville Bravo Concerts, Soweto Gospel Choir embodies the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music with a magnificent, high-energy performance.

Honoring the rich musical history of South Africa, and drawing on the best talent from churches in and around Soweto, the choir’s earthy rhythms, rich vocal harmonies, energetic dances have been leaving audiences around the world stunned with awe and emotion. Accompanied by a talented four-piece band and percussion section, the dynamic, world-celebrated group performs both traditional and contemporary music in several of South Africa’s 11 official languages.

Formed ten years ago, Soweto Gospel Choir quickly earned international fame. Two-time Grammy Award winners, the choir has toured around the world, sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences on nearly every continent, and performing with other musical greats like Bono, Jimmy Cliff, Josh Groben, Aretha Franklin, and Robert Plant.

In 2009, the group became the first South African artists to perform at the Academy Awards when they sang “Down to Earth,” their award-winning song from the Disney film Wall-E, a collaboration with Peter Gabriel.

“Soweto Gospel Choir takes this type of performance to a whole new level. It will surely be a treat for any age and musical taste,” says Asheville Bravo Concerts’ Executive Director, Tracey Johnston-Crum.

Tickets for Soweto Gospel Choir’s January 29 performance at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium are $15–60 (student tickets are half-price) and are available at the Asheville Civic Center Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling Asheville Bravo Concerts at 828.225.5887. For information, call Asheville Bravo Concerts at 828.225.5887 or visit ashevillebravoconcerts.org.