Feb. 21, 2012
Contact Jen Roberdeau at
608-796-3738 or jaroberdeau@viterbo.edu
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR TO PERFORM AT VITERBO MARCH 15
LA
CROSSE, Wis. – The Soweto Gospel Choir will bring their outstanding vocal
talents, earthy rhythms, and rich harmonies to the Viterbo University Fine Arts
Center Main Theatre when they perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15.
Fifty-two
members strong, Soweto is a two-time Grammy Award-winning choir that has been
heralded as one of the most exciting groups to emerge in world music in recent
years. The group hails from South Africa and has performed throughout the world
and received numerous prestigious awards.
Soweto
performs both traditional and contemporary music with its own unique feel and
interpretation, including dancing and vibrant costumes. Audiences will feel the
music in their heart.
This
performance is co-sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare
and Wisconsin Public Radio and by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, with
funds from the State of Wisconsin.
Tickets are $36 for main floor, $33 for lower balcony,
and $28 for upper balcony seating. For more information, contact the Viterbo
box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/fac.
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