Mörda and the Soweto Gospel Choir are to join forces for the History of House show on Mandela Day.
The Road to Bassline Fest will present History of House as a genre-defying live show headlined by Afrohouse maestro Mörda and the globally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir.
Taking place on July 18 at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, this one-night only event promises a celebration of South African sound, soul and storytelling.
The show will see the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir infuse classic house anthems such as Silence and Ride Like the Wind with their trademark harmonies and a uniquely local flavour, while Mörda, formerly of Black Motion, brings the heat with hits from his Asante trilogy, including the powerful single Glory.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mörda said he is looking forward to the experience. “I want people to dance, to feel free.”
“We can’t wait to showcase our take on these evergreen house classics,” said Shimmy Jiyane of the choir.
Opening the show is rising star Brandon Aura, fresh from wowing crowds at Fête de la Musique, who will deliver his blend of folk-pop with an African twist.
The event is supported by Sampra, BET and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with a call to action for attendees to support the “It’s In Your Hands” campaign by donating blankets or contributing during ticket purchases.
'Dance and feel free': Mörda teams up with Soweto Gospel Choir
Image: Instagram/Morda
Mörda and the Soweto Gospel Choir are to join forces for the History of House show on Mandela Day.
The Road to Bassline Fest will present History of House as a genre-defying live show headlined by Afrohouse maestro Mörda and the globally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir.
Taking place on July 18 at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, this one-night only event promises a celebration of South African sound, soul and storytelling.
The show will see the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir infuse classic house anthems such as Silence and Ride Like the Wind with their trademark harmonies and a uniquely local flavour, while Mörda, formerly of Black Motion, brings the heat with hits from his Asante trilogy, including the powerful single Glory.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mörda said he is looking forward to the experience. “I want people to dance, to feel free.”
“We can’t wait to showcase our take on these evergreen house classics,” said Shimmy Jiyane of the choir.
Opening the show is rising star Brandon Aura, fresh from wowing crowds at Fête de la Musique, who will deliver his blend of folk-pop with an African twist.
The event is supported by Sampra, BET and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with a call to action for attendees to support the “It’s In Your Hands” campaign by donating blankets or contributing during ticket purchases.
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