Gospel Life

4th Iziko Crown Gospel Music Convention comes to Durban in August

The 4th Iziko Crown Gospel Music Convention, a unique opportunity to contribute towards developing South African gospel music and empowering local gospel musicians, is going to Durban in August. The convention, which acts as a fore-runner to the glittering SABC Crown Gospel Awards is now in its third year and provides a crucial opportunity for key [...]

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Joyous Celebration concert, auditions in Durban

Popular gospel outfit, Joyous Celebration will be visiting Durban’s International Convention Centre on July 31st, for an evening of heart-melting music. Supported by Old Mutual for the third year running, the concert will feature the three founding members ; Jabu Hlongwane, Lindelani Mkhize and Mthunzi ­Namba, a six-piece band; and a strong choir. Hlongwane says: “The [...]

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Backstageat the Cell C Gospel Fest: Deborah Fraser

Deborah Fraser, one of South Africa’s most celebrated female musicians, is always humble – she was happy to sit for a brief interview with me after an exhilarating performance at the Cell C Soweto Gospel Festival. Eddie: Awesome performance…. Deborah: Thanks Eddie. How do you do? Eddie: You’ve just proved that a lot of people love you. Why [...]

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