Soweto Gospel Choir at Zellerbach Hall Auditorium, November 5, 2022

Cal Performances presents HOPE—It’s Been a Long Time Coming featuring Soweto Gospel Choir
Zellerbach Hall Auditorium
U.C. Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94305 USA
8:00 PM, Saturday, November 5, 2022

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[8:05 PM] {lights down; announcements}

1. [8:06 PM] (Traditional Melodies)
   [8:10 PM] {Greetings from Shimmy Jiyane}
2. [8:12 PM] Nonkonyane Kandaba
3. [8:16 PM] Bawo Xandilahlekayo
4. [8:19 PM] Umandela Uthi Ayihlome Ihlasele
5. [8:22 PM] Judgement Day
6. [8:25 PM] Litshonile Lilanga
7. [8:29 PM] Ndodemnyama we Verwoerd
8. [8:31 PM] Joh Lefifi
9. [8:35 PM] Sechaba
10. [8:39 PM] Mbayi Mbayi
11. [8:42 PM] Jikijela - Rolihlahla Mandela
    [8:47 PM] {all off for set break}

[9:10 PM] {lights down; band out without introduction}

1. [9:10 PM] (Traditional Opening Dance & Chant)
2. [9:13 PM] Amen/This Little Light of Mine
3. [9:17 PM] What's Going On?
4. [9:21 PM] Respect
5. [9:23 PM] Heaven Help Us All
6. [9:28 PM] A Change Is Gonna Come
7. [9:32 PM] I'll Take You There
8. [9:37 PM] The Living Years
9. [9:42 PM] Stand Up
   [9:48 PM] {merch pitch & thanks from Shimmy}
10. [9:51 PM] Hallelujah
11. [9:57 PM] Hallelujah (singalong)
    [9:59 PM] {show ends}
    [10:00 PM] {bows and applause, then all off}

Soweto Gospel Choir

• Nobuhle Dhlamini: vox;
• Philisiwe Faya: vox;
• Phello Jiyane: vox;
• Shimmy Jiyane: vox;
• Bongani Mabaso: vox;
• Warren Mahlangu: vox;
• Jeanette Mazibuko: vox;
• Siyabolela Mkefa: vox;
• Thabang Mkhwanazi: vox;
• Nersia Mofokeng: vox;
• Jabulile Mola: vox;
• Zinhle Mpofu: vox;
• Hlengiwe Msomi: vox;
• Mary Mulovhedzi: vox;
• Bongani Ncube: vox;
• Diniloxolo Ndlakuse: vox;
• Magdeline Ndindwa: vox;
• Sipho Ngcamu: vox;
• Zanele Ngwenya: vox;
• Phumla Nkhumeleni: vox;
• Xholani Ntombela: vox;
• Fanizile Nzuza: vox;
• Linda Sambo: vox;
• Vusi Shabalala: vox;
• Hlamarisa Sidum: vox;
  (list above seems too long! Maybe it includes non-performing seconds? Some of the above also played hand percussion from time to time, but I didn't try to keep track of that).
  
  
• Shimmy Jiyane: vox, choir master;
• Diniloxolo Ndlakuse: keyboards, musical director;
• ?: percussion, shofar.

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Program Notes or program notes

Promo

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