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First you notice the colors. Robes and headpieces in magenta, electric orange, celery, citrus and

every shade of blue under the sun.Then the harmonies seduce you,

daring you to keep your head from nodding, your feet from tapping, your shoulders from swaying.

The songs convey strife, celebration, optimism, history and the many journeys of the human spirit.

Before you realize it, Soweto Gospel Choir has beckoned you inside its world of drums, vocals and smiles.

At some point in its performance, you’ll likely hear what makes the singers

tick. “Soweto Gospel Choir is usually a happy group of people,” one of its members will explain in a lilting voice, “as long as we’re either singing, dancing or eating, sometimes all three at the same time.”

She’ll go on: “When full and fat and having excess energy to burn, what better way to use up this energy than to convert it into rhythm, movement and even song?”

The 52-voice Soweto Gospel Choir, formed in 2002 to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, formerly an apartheid-strangled township and now a lower-

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class neighborhood in Johannesburg, South Africa. The group is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith, blending elements of Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music with its African gospel foundation.

So the choir’s repertoire includes such songs as “Amazing Grace,” “This Little Light of Mine” and “Put Your Hand,” alongside more traditional South African praise songs. They sing a cappella — voices only — but are rarely still and rarely without percussion accompaniment.

“I have never experienced any other concert that can hold you at the verge of tears only to uplift you in witnessing the infectious euphoria onstage, in the space of one hour,” an Edinburgh critic has written.

Honors have followed the choristers around the globe. The group was named best choir and best international choir at the 2003 American Gospel Music Awards. Then came Grammy Awards for best traditional world music in 2007 (for its second CD, Blessed) and 2008 (for its third CD, African Spirit). The choir’s collaboration with Peter Gabriel on the song “Down to Earth” from the feature film WALL-E, won a Grammy for best

movie song. In 2009, the choir became the first South African artists to perform at the Academy Awards, singing “Down to Earth” with John Legend.

The 52 singers also have performed for former President Bill Clinton and at birthday celebrations for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, their patron. They’ve sung with performers as diverse as Bono, Queen, Jimmy Cliff, Amy Winehouse, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Celine Dion, Bebe Winans and Kirk Franklin, among others.

They’ve appeared on the “Today Show,” “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” and

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” always smiling, always swaying, always sharing their joy in music even though they are on the road and away from home as much as nine months each year.

Every stop — be it New Orleans, New York, London, Australia or Africa — brings accolades.

“These absolutely thrilling singers need nothing but their voices to make dazzling music,” a Billboard magazine writer said. Then summing up their magic up added, “If heaven is like this, I want to be there.”

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Soweto Gospel Choir African GraceJesu Ngowethu ................................................................................Traditional

Ziyama’umelusi ...............................................................................Traditional

Kae Le Kae .................................................. Traditional Arr: V. Jiyane/F.Sidumo

Libala Kuye ............................. Trad. Arrs: V. Shabalala, V. Madondo, L. Mhlongo

Emlanjeni/Yelele ..................................................Trad. Arranger: J. Mulovhedzi

Avulekile Amasango/One Love ........................................A.Shabalala/B.Marley

Calvary ...................................................................... Traditional Arr: B. Ncube

Bridge Over Troubled Water ........................................... P. Simon/A. Garfunkel

Meadowlands ...............................................................................S. Vilakazi

Mdube .............................................................................................S. Linda

This Little Light of Mine/N’Lilo Vuta ................................. Traditional/C. NicksMatanjeni/If You Ever Needed the Lord

Nomalanga .............................................................................. M. Shabalala

Dance/Mazola .......................................................................M Masilela

Emarabeni/Nkomo Ka Baba ..................................................... Traditional

Many Rivers to Cross/Swing Low .............................. Jimmy Cliff/Traditional Arr: Jimmy Mulovhedzi

Njalo ...................................................................................... Traditional

Shosholoza ........................................ Traditional Arr: L. Bok/V. Msimango

Swing Down ............................................................................ Traditional

Arms of an Angel ...........................................................Sarah McLachlan

Ziphinkomo ............................................................................C Semenya

Eli ..................................... Z. Bala/V. Shabalala/S. Nxumalo/R. Nyamane

Pata Pata ......................................................................Makeba/Ragovoy

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Soweto Gospel Choir Company Biography• Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in November 2002.

• In December 2002, its first album, Voices of Heaven, was recorded and went on to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within three weeks of its U.S. release.

• In 2003, the choir won its first award, a Helpmann Award, Australia’s prestigious Performing Arts Award, for Best Contemporary Music Concert.

• This success was followed when the choir won a 2003 American Gospel Music Award for Best Choir.

• In the same year, it also won an American Gospel Music Award for Best International Choir.

• The choir performed for President Bill Clinton at a function in Little Rock, Ark.

• In October 2006, the choir performed as invited guests for their patron, Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s 75th Birthday celebrations, in front of an illustrious audience that included former South African President Nelson Mandela, Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, Tokyo Sexwale, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard and Carlos Santana.

• The choir was featured in a guest appearance with Diana Ross, Deborah Cox and Danny K. for the “Unite of the Stars” Gala Banquet in South Africa in November 2006.

• The choir performed on NBC’s “Today Show” as well as “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.”

• The choir also has made a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.”

• In December 2006, the choir performed at Sun City, South Africa, for Oprah Winfrey and 200 of her VIP guests, including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Sydney Poitier and Quincy Jones.

• On Feb. 11, 2007, Soweto Gospel Choir received its greatest accolade, a Grammy Award for its second CD, Blessed, in the category Best Traditional World Music.

• At the same time, it was nominated for the 26th International Reggae and World Music Awards, held at the Apollo Theatre, in Harlem, N.Y., on May 5, 2007, in the category of Contribution to World Music, alongside Jimmy Cliff, Salif Keita, Youssou N’Dour and Ziggy Marley.

• In May 2007, the choir won a SAMA Award (South African Music Association Award) in the Category of Best Live Performance DVD.

• In June 2007, Soweto Gospel Choir was the supporting act for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at concerts in Germany.

• To add to their string of national and international awards, in November 2007 Soweto Gospel Choir won a Metro FM Music Award for Best Gospel Album for African Spirit, based on nominations submitted by the radio station’s listeners and the public.

• In February 2008, the choir was awarded a second Grammy Award for its third album, African Spirit, in the Best Traditional World Music category.

• Also in February 2008, the choir was honored with the PanSALB Award for Multilingualism and Nation Building for Album of the Decade.

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• The choir performed with Celine Dion during her “Taking Chances” tour of South Africa.

• The choir has had the honor of performing with gospel legends Bebe Winans and Kirk Franklin.

• While in New Orleans, it recorded a track with rock legend Robert Plant, which was included on a Fats Domino tribute album, with proceeds going to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

• Their 46664 London performance of “Weeping” with Josh Groban and Vusi Mahlasela, is featured on Josh’s latest album Collection.

• The choir has toured the world extensively, performing at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, the Nelson Mandela Theatre and Royal Festival Hall in London.

• It has performed at high profile festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival, the Adelaide Festival, the Hong Kong Festival, and the London Festival, always to huge acclaim.

• Soweto Gospel Choir received its third Grammy nomination in December 2008, this time in the category of Best Contemporary World Music, for its album, Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre.

• The song “Down to Earth” from the blockbuster WALL-E movie, the choir’s collaboration with Peter Gabriel, won a Grammy in the Best Movie Song category.

• In February 2009, the choir became the first South African artists to perform at the Academy Awards, when they sang “Down to Earth,” the Gabriel/Newman Oscar-nominated song, with John Legend.

• In March 2009, the choir was nominated for three SAMAs (South African Music Awards), for the CD and DVD, Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre, winning the Award for Best Duo or Group.

• On May 9, 2009, the choir was invited to perform at the Inauguration of South Africa’s new president.

• In November 2009, members of Soweto Gospel Choir were flown to Los Angeles to take part in a major Pepsi advertising campaign, alongside Akon and Keri Hilson.

• The choir was one of three featured African artists for the FIFA World Cup Draw held in Cape Town in December 2009.

• In April 2010, Soweto Gospel Choir was honored with the inaugural International Achievement Award, at the South African Music Awards at Sun City.

• Also in April, the choir was invited to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 World Trade Expo, held in Shanghai, as the African representative.

• The choir collaborated with U2, as the featured South African artist, on the songs “Streets Have No Name,” “Magnificent” and “Boots” for ESPN’s promotional campaign for the 2010 World Cup. Excitingly, the campaign paid dividends, as along with ESPN and U2, Soweto Gospel Choir received a Sports Emmy Award as winners of the Outstanding Music Composition/Direction/Lyrics category on May 2, 2011.

• The choir can then add an Emmy to its two Grammys, three ‘associated ‘Grammys, three SAMAS and one Oscar nomination — an amazing achievement.

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• The choir has been featured in several prestigious magazines and books including Time magazine and Andrew Zuckerman’s Music, alongside such music heavyweights as Russell Simmons, Herbie Hancock, Ozzy Osborne, John Legend and Mark Knopfler.

• The choir performed at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert in Soweto, the night before the opening of the World Cup in June, with a international and African lineup including the Black-Eyed Peas, Shakira, Angelique Kidjo and John Legend.

• In December 2010, Soweto Gospel Choir received its fourth Grammy nomination, in the Best Traditional World Music category, for its album Grace.

• The choir was featured alongside the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the song “Baba Yetu” and on the album Calling All Dawns, both of which won Grammys in February 2011.

• From May through July 2011, members of the choir toured Australia, New Zealand and Fiji to rave reviews, while others performed in Guadeloupe, French Caribbean.

• In July 2011, 18 choir members performed six concerts in Maastricht, the Netherlands, with top-selling classical violinist Andre Rieu. Members joined the Harlem Gospel Choir onstage for a first-time collaboration between these world-famous choirs.

• The choir is an ambassador for Nelson Mandela’s 46664 campaign and has performed at the Cape Town, Johannesburg, London and New York concerts with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Bono, Queen, Jimmy Cliff, Johnny Clegg, Eddie Grant Amy Winehouse, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

• Soweto Gospel Choir has founded its own AIDS orphans foundation, Nkosi’s Haven Vukani, to assist organizations that receive little or no funding. To date, the choir has collected more than $4 million for its foundation. In South Africa, the choir performs for a variety of charitable organizations.

• Soweto Gospel Choir joined Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his guests for his 80th birthday celebrations, held in Cape Town, in October. Members performed at the launch of Tutu’s new book, and backed Bono on “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” as a surprise for the archbishop. They also sang with other artists at both the cathedral service and the private luncheon for their patron. Bono described them as “brilliant!”

• By special request from Clarence House, Soweto Gospel Choir was given the honor of singing for Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, during their royal visit to South Africa in November 2011.

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Restroomsrestroomsare locatedoff themainlobby (downstairs),mezzaninelobbylevels,andtheGallerylevel.Accessiblerestroomfacilitiesare locatedin theSpanishroomandAccessible/Family restrooms are located through theofficedoorinthemainlobby.

Gift Shopthe Fox theatre operates a gift shop selling historybooks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, andanassortment of othertheatre-relatedmerchandise. thegift shop is located intheSpanishroom.

TourstoursoftheFoxtheatreareavailablethroughtheAtlantaPreservation Center. tours are conducted mondays,Wednesdays, and thursdays at 10:00 a.m. andSaturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. tours beginin the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theatre.For more information on tours and to confirm the tourschedule,please call theAtlantaPreservationCenterat404.688.3353.

Lost and Foundlost and Found items are turned in to the Housemanager’soffice.tocheckonlost items,pleasecall theHousemanagerat404.881.2075.lostandFounditemswillberetainedfor30days.

Emergency InformationIntheeventofanemergency,pleasewalktothenearestexit.Donotrun.

SmokingIn accordance with the Fulton County Clean Airordinance, the Fox theatre is a smoke-free facility.Smokingisonlypermittedindesignatedareas.

Special NeedsKenShook,PatronServicesCoordinator,isourliaisontothedisabledcommunity.Hecanbereachedat404.881.2118andcanprovideinformationonthelocationsandpricesofaccessibleseatingandotherprogramsforthedisabled.the Fox theatre also has a brochure detailing all theseprogramsforourpatronswithspecialneeds.thisbrochureisavailableattheConciergeDeskintheArcade.Anaudioclarificationdevice(PhonicEar)isavailableforpatronswith hearingdisabilities. It is available, free ofcharge,onafirst-come,first-servebasisontheeveningofaperformance,oryoumayreserveadevicebycallingthePatronServicesDirector.Alimitednumberofboosterseatsarealsoavailablefreeofcharge.

ElevatorsElevators are located at the north end of each lobby.theelevatorsareavailableduringallperformancesandmake it possible to access each lobby without the useof stairs.Patrons shouldbeaware thataccess toupperseatingareasdoinvolvestairs.

ParkingParking is available within a four-block radius in alldirectionsoftheFoxtheatre.Advancedreservedparkingisavailable for sale at the Fox Box office or by callingtICKEtmAStErat800.745.3000.theFoxtheatreassumesnoresponsibilityforvehiclesparkedinanyoftheprivatelyownedparkinglotsoperatingintheFoxtheatredistrict.

Performance NotesAll patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticketin order to be admitted to the theatre. not allevents are suitable for children. Infants will not beadmitted to adult programs/performances. Parents willbeaskedtoremovechildrenwhocreateadisturbance.

latecomerswillbeseatedatthediscretionofthemanagement,inconjunctionwiththewishesoftheproducers.Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior tothebeginningofeachperformance.Cameraandrecordingdevicesarestrictlyprohibited.

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STAFFAllanC.Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GeneralmanagerAdinaAlfordErwin . . . . . . . . AssistantGeneralmanagerPat“Sunshine”tucker. . . Directorofticketing&BoxofficerobertBurnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controllerrickrobbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AssistantControllerJenniferS.Farmer . . . . . . . . . DirectorofSales/BallroomsoliverDiamantstein. . . . . . DirectorofFoodandBeveragelentucker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DirectorofoperationsPatPrill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HousemanagerGretaDuke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AssistantHousemanagerKristenDelaney. . . . . . . . . . . . Directorofmarketing&PrKenShook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PatronServicesCoordinatorShellyKleppsattel . . . . . . . .Booking&ContractAssociateJamieVosmeier. . . . . . DirectorofGroupSales,Education

&CommunityoutreachmollyFortune. . . . . . . PreservationDepartmentmanagerAmySmith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ProductionmanagerrebeccaJ.Graham. . . . . . .AssistantProductionmanagerGaryHardaway..................masterCarpenterlarryWatson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HouseFlymanScottHardin...................... Propertymasterrayt.Haynie................... masterElectricianCaryoldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AssistantElectricianrodneyAmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeadSoundEngineerlarry-DouglasEmbury. . . . . . . . . . organistInresidencetammyFolds. . . . . . . . . . . . ProductionSecuritymanager

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1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission.2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting.4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers.5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you.11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.

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There was an old shooting range in the basement’s plaster shop. plauSiblE: The holes in the back wall of the plaster shop may have been made by electrical workers testing their “ram set” nail guns against the wall.Gone with the Wind premiered at the Fox Theatre. FalSE: Gone with the Wind premiered at Loew’s Grand.The crystal for one of the stars in the sky was replaced with a glass Coca-Cola bottle bottom. TruE: A piece of a Coca-Cola bottle was recently found in the auditorium’s sky near House Left.The arcade was once a bowling alley. FalSE: There was once a bowling alley north of the Fox on Peachtree Street and people may associate that with the Fox because they were close together. The arcade was built as a gym or pool for the Shriners.FalSE.

People have been stuck in the elevators overnight.TruE: The Fox Theatre’s onsite coordinator for events in the ballrooms was unable to get out of

an elevator overnight, following an event in the ballrooms.The original entrance to the theatre was planned to be on Ponce de Leon Avenue, but was changed to the Peachtree Street (arcade) entrance during the design and construction phase of the building.TruE.

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