Joyous Celebration
| Joyous Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Durban South Africa |
| Genres | Contemporary Gospel |
| Years active | 1996; present |
| Labels | Sony BMG Africa |
| Associated acts | Khaya Mthethwa; Brian Temba; Kenny Lattimore; Kirk Franklin ; Marvin Sapp; Ntokozo Mbambo |
| Website | Joyous.co.za |
Joyous Celebration is a South African Gospel choir which was formed in 1994 following the success of South Africa's first democratic elections. What was merely meant to be a one-time studio project by South African musicians turned into a massive platform for upcoming South African artists. The choir has enjoyed success in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, having released 20 albums as of 2016. It is one of South Africa's most successful gospel choirs, following acts like The Soweto Gospel Choir.[1]The choir was formed by the well-known gospel producers in the country; Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba. The choir has been sponsored by Giant telecommunications Network MTN, hence the name 'MTN Joyous Celebration'. Previous sponsors include 'Old Mutual' and other South African media partners. The choir usually comprises 30 to 35 singers and a 6 to 8 piece band. There are usually 8 to 10 sopranosingers, 8 to 10 contralto singers and 10 to13 tenor singers. The founders try to change singers often in order to give others the same platform and exposure, this by holding auditions often. Most singers stay with the choir for a period of 1 to 5 years; however, others do go over that period, with previous singers such as Ntokozo Mbambo, the previous musical director Nqubeko Mbatha, and the current lead guitarist Msizi Mashiane having stayed with the choir for 11 years each. The founders often refer to Joyous Celebration as a gospel project as the singers are not only trained in music but how one carries themselves as a gospel musician and how to basically stand on their own in the tough music and ministry industry.
Joyous Celebration was also a Christian music group based in Seattle in the 1970s. www.youtube.com/watching?v= MAq-Y6FnBq0 Discography
Joyous Celebration (1997)
Joyous Celebration 2 Live in Durban (1998)
Joyous Celebration 3 Live in Johannesburg (1999)
Joyous Celebration 4- Connecting the Nation Live in Durban (2000)
Joyous Celebration 5 Live in Johannesburg(2001)
Joyous Celebration 6 Live in Durban (2002)
Joyous Celebration 7 Live in Cape Town (2003)
Joyous Celebration 8 - To Be Free Live in Johannesburg (2004)
Joyous Celebration 9 Live in Durban (2005)
Joyous Celebration 10- Special Anniversary Live in Johannesburg (2006)
Joyous Celebration 11 Live at Sun City, North West (2007)
Joyous Celebration 12 Live in Cape Town (2008)
Joyous Celebration 13 Live in Johannesburg (2009)
Joyous Celebration 14 - Life Changing Worship Live in Bloemfontein (2010)
Joyous Celebration 15 - My Gift To You Live in Durban (2011)
Joyous Celebration 16 - Royal Priesthood Live at Carnival City Johannesburg (2012)
Joyous Celebration 17- Grateful Live in Johannesburg (2013)
Joyous Celebration 18 - One purpose Live in Durban (2014)
Joyous Celebration 19 - Back to the Cross Live in Soweto , Johannesburg (2015)
Joyous Celebration 20 Live in Durban at The Moses Mabhida Stadium (2016)
Other Releases
Joyous Celebration Rewind Live in Johannesburg (2012)
Joyous Celebration Rewind 2 Live in Johannesburg (2015)
References
- ↑ {{https://www.mtn.co.za/community/music/Pages/Joyous_Celebration}}
- ↑ "Joyous Celebration - Road2Joyous20". Retrieved 10 January 2016.
3.www.facebook.com/myjoyouscelebration