South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir, won Best World Music Album for their collection of songs titled “Freedom” at the 61st annual Grammy awards held last night in Los Angeles.
This was the groups fifth nomination in this category. They have now won a total of three times. The Choir has previously won two Grammys, in 2008 and 2007, both in The Best Traditional World Music Album category.
Receiving the award on behalf of Soweto Gospel Choir were album producer Diniloxolo Ndlakuse, Shimmy Jiyane, Mary Mulovhedzi and Mulalo Mulovhedzi whose late father David Mulovhedzi co-founded the group with producer/director Beverly Bryer 17 years ago.
Congratulations to Soweto Gospel Choir, Keep on waving our flag high!
