Joint concert with Denbigh Male Voice Choir at St.John's Church, Llandudno, 27th June 2015.

On Saturday 8th March 2014 we performed a joint concert with the Taunton Deane Male Voice choir in Weston-super-Mare. Proceeds from the event were in aid of the Weston Hospicecare charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. This video is a recor...  moreOn Saturday 8th March 2014 we performed a joint concert with the Taunton Deane Male Voice choir in Weston-super-Mare. Proceeds from the event were in aid of the Weston Hospicecare charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. This video is a recording of one of our solo items.  

The Choir singing in Afrikaans

© The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2007 session in South Africa and Namibia Piece: ''Thul...  more© The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2007 session in South Africa and Namibia Piece: ''Thula Sizwe'' African Prayer Soloists: Nathaniel Adams, USA; Pedro Sequera, Venezuela; Khaile Olifant (†), South Africa and Kota Asayama, Japan. Conductor: Sidumo Jacobs, South Africa Recorded at the University of Pretoria concert hall The World Youth Choir session 2007 was held in South Africa and Namibia thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Jeunesses Musicales South Africa and Potchefstroom University, Mr. Peet Ryke  less

African-American choral music grew out of the oral tradition of spirituals that was created by African slaves.  These songs, influenced by Christianity and rooted in African culture, expressed the hardship and hope of African slaves in the United Sta...

The LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote the gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and musicians, and popularise the African interpretations of gospel mu...  moreThe LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote the gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and musicians, and popularise the African interpretations of gospel music. The live repertoire on offer includes traditional and original songs from all regions in Africa in local languages and in English, but also incorporates interpretations of African–American classics. LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR’s live shows range from 6 piece a cappella to a full blown 20 member band and choir. The dance choreography so much a part of the live show brings a unique and spectacular element to the performances. Shows are adaptable to festivals, theaters, concert halls, corporate events, street events, weddings and funerals. The choir can also provide backing singers and musicians for third party recordings and performances.  less

A special African Prayer as performed by the UP Youth Choir 2012

Under the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.Africanyouthchoir.org) T...  moreUnder the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.Africanyouthchoir.org) This biennial project is organizing a technical course with cultural exchange during a Summer camp for two weeks in an African country. Then the choir is prepared to perform in major events in Africa, or to represent Africa in major festivals included in the global agenda of choral singing. The desire is to gather young singers from around Africa for integration through song, to enrich their cultural diversity, to to become messengers of peace on the continent and throughout the world, but also a model of multiculturalism. 40 singers from 10 African countries are selected after testing (16 to 26 years old) and work with an experienced conductor. Cultural association, non-profit, the African Youth Choir is an answer the needs of a cultural and artistic education...    less

Κυριακή Προσευχή (Πάτερ Ημών - Lord's Prayer), συνθέτης Παναγιώτης Γλυκοφρύδης, βιντεοσκόπηση 2018 στον Ι.Ν. Αγ. Μαρίνης Εκάλης, Αττικής, Χορωδία Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου - Lord's Prayer (comp. Pan. Glikofrydis), 2018, St. Marina's Greek Orthodox Church, Ekali, A...  moreΚυριακή Προσευχή (Πάτερ Ημών - Lord's Prayer), συνθέτης Παναγιώτης Γλυκοφρύδης, βιντεοσκόπηση 2018 στον Ι.Ν. Αγ. Μαρίνης Εκάλης, Αττικής, Χορωδία Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου - Lord's Prayer (comp. Pan. Glikofrydis), 2018, St. Marina's Greek Orthodox Church, Ekali, Attica, St. Alexander Choir, www.stalexanderchoir.gr, email: contact@stalexanderchoir.gr  

"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flo...  more"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. The familiar African American song, “Angels watching over me” is given cantus firmus treatment while a lilting African lullaby, "Abiyoyo" gently sways around it. The Bantu song, "Abiyoyo" is traditionally sung at bedtime as a song to entrance night time monsters into a dancing state; mother and father can then chase the monsters away so baby can safely sleep. Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo- yo-yo-yo-yo -yo-yo All night, all day, Angels watching over me, my Lord All night,all day, Angels watching over me  less