Voices From Heaven

Voices From Heaven Artist: The Soweto Gospel Choir
Label: Shanachie
Category: Music


Buying details


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 016351663627
EAN: 0016351663627
ASIN: B0006TRO6I


Release Date: 2005-01-25

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Listmania:

  1. A Whole New Can of Worms (mix)
  2. World Music Vibes
  3. Enjoy a Media Mix
  4. Lead a Varied Life

Tracks:

  1. Jikela Emaweni
  2. Vuma
  3. Thina Simnqobile
  4. Zanele
  5. Paradise Road
  6. Ahuna Ya Tswanag Le Jesu / Kammatla
  7. Many Rivers to Cross / Going Down Jordan / Amen (Medley)
  8. Amazing Grace
  9. Thula Baba
  10. Sikulandile
  11. Malaika
  12. Hlanganani
  13. Bayete
  14. Jerusalem
  15. Holy City / Bayete (Medley)
  16. African Dream

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice and relaxing.......2007-03-13

I found that this CD was very, very enjoyable to listen to, the music when in English was accessible, when it was not, just purely relaxing and in no short order, helped me feel the spirit. There are no chants and songs with lyrics that are repeated over and over and over again here. Just simple music that would serve to uplift the mind and the spirit.

5 out of 5 stars A display of God's gifts.......2007-02-12

I not only bought the CD i was blessed to watch them live on their current tour of the United States. When the concert was over it was obvious that everyone wanted more and i could hear a little voice behind me saying "encore". What a refreshing sound from such a small group and they sing with such passion and joy! I recommend this album to everyone who wants to hear real voices sing. An amazing display of God's gift to man.

5 out of 5 stars SOUTH AFRICAN HARMONY AT ITS FINEST.......2006-11-03

Purchased Voices From Heaven,after seeing a live
performance of "Blessed." While the audio only album
cannot fully describe the songs on this album,the way
a live video can,it was still very enjoyabloe.The harmony
was at times "soul wrenching." The presentation,
captivating!

My favorite songs were: "Ahuna Ya Twanag Le Jesu" (Nobody
Like Jesus,)The classic South African Lullabye "Thula Baba"
and the Johnny Clegg standard "My African Dream." This was
an outstanding performance.I wish I had seen it live.

4 out of 5 stars Tribal, Caribbean, old-school gospel, and much in between.......2006-03-22

High quality and excitement throughout. Most are easy to recognize as gospel music, even when the specific form is unfamiliar. Songs vary in approach and language. Some are distinctly tribal in origin; others sound Caribbean, some are clearly American, old-school soul in origin. And much in between. But they tend to certain attributes. The core of each song is a steady, communal, simple chant. Songs feel like they are blocked out, and the chorus works through each song in blocks. Some have complex harmonies or even layers of separate parts of the chorus. Others seek the sacred in simplicity. One or two solo voices sing above the chorus in a much more individual, excited, complex, fervent spirit. Solos are mainly female; a few male voices. Individual leads effectively voice their wild devotion over the rock-solid steadiness of the community. Drums typically appear, usually in sparse, syncopated role, and always supporting the voices. Simple but stinging electric guitar accompanies a few pieces. Stand-outs: tr 3-Thina Simnqobile (Close, steady communal chant. Deep female voice above. Quick, light, syncopated drums. Precise clapping in complex rhythms. Ululating.) [56:33]

5 out of 5 stars This is a soothing, uplifting, spiritual CD..........2006-03-13

I bought this CD and "Blessed" as the first CDs I've ever owned from the South African genre of praise music. What took me so long? This music is melodic, soothing to the soul, and uplifting to the heart. Even when they sing in their native language and I don't know the words, my spirit connects with theirs and I am touched. God must love it when we praise Him melodically in heart and spirit like this. Let this CD take you into that quiet place of uplifted hands, singing lips, and dancing feet!

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