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Soweto choir scores 2nd Grammy
11/02/2008 07:26 - (SA)
Soweto - The Soweto Gospel choir has taken home a second grammy for their album African Spirit at Sunday night's 50th Grammy Awards.
This is the second time in a row the group has scooped top accolades in the "Best Traditional World Music" category.
The group's representative, Lucas Bok, who was the musical director of the album as well as founder member of the group, Shimmy Jiyane, were called to the stage to accept the Choir's Award.
"Soweto Gospel Choir is absolutely thrilled to have won a Grammy for the second time.
"It was so special to win last year, but twice in a row, is more than we ever could have hoped for," said one of the group's members.
"We are particularly excited as it shows that the level of our music has stayed consistently high, and this has been recognised by our peers.
"We hope we can continue to make South Africa proud."
- SAPA
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