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The gospel of Soweto will bring its European premiere to the heart of Madrid
The XXXII edition of 'Grandes del Góspel' will take over the Sala Guirau del Teatro Fernán Gómez from 3 to 12 December. Soweto Gospel Choir will premiere 'Joy' in Europe, and the line-up will include three other international and national acts.
In 'Joy', Soweto Gospel Choir blends spiritual songs with hits by Miriam Makeba. The production pays tribute to the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
The new show will premiere in Europe as part of the XXXII edition of 'Grandes del Góspel', which will bring together four acts in the Sala Guirau del Teatro Fernán Gómez. The festival will take place from 3 to 12 December.
The South African group has won three Grammy Awards. The Black Heritage Choir will also return, presenting 'The Soul of Gospel' after the success of their tour dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the recording of 'Amazing Grace', by Aretha Franklin. Under the direction of Mr. Jerry Calvin Smith, they will trace the history of African American religious music from its origins on plantations to its urban expressions.
The New Orleans Gospel Choir will appear with 'Mardi Jazz Party', a production of 'Grandes del Góspel' that mixes gospel with the festive sound of brass bands. The show includes a tribute to Mardi Gras.
The Madrid-based act will be Gospel Living Water, featured in the programme 'Oh Madrid Happy Day'. They were the first Spanish group invited to the Music+Arts Global de Londres seminar, created by Edwin Hawkins, author of 'Oh Happy Day'.
The festival thus maintains its presence in Madrid's Christmas programme and its commitment to international voices alongside national groups. General admission tickets are now available for reservation and start at €25, depending on the performance.