SA's hope at the Grammys
2007-02-05 15:14
Johannesburg - Hopes are high for South Africa to win a Grammy Award this year.
The a cappella singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Soweto Gospel Choir have both been nominated for this coveted music award.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's latest CD, Long Walk to Freedom has received two Grammy Award nominations.
One nomination is in the category of Best Contemporary World Music CD, and the other, for Best Surround Sound Production.
This South African group has already distinguished itself with two Grammy Awards in the past.
The first award was received in 1987 for the album Shaka Zulu, whereas the second award was presented in 2005 for the CD Raise Your Spirit Higher.
Soweto Gospel Choir
The multi-award winning Soweto Gospel Choir has been nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award for their CD Blessed, in the Best Traditional World Music Category - an amazing achievement for a group that has been together for only four years.
They have now joined the ranks of an impressive line-up of local talent who has, over the past year, made South Africa proud on the world stage.
The 49th Annual Grammy Award winners will be announced on 11 February 2007 in Los Angeles.
On the net:
www.grammy.com