# Soweto Gospel Choir at Zellerbach Hall Auditorium, November 5, 2022

[Cal Performances](https://calperformances.org/events/2022-23/vocal-celebration/soweto-gospel-choir/) presents _HOPE—It’s Been a Long Time Coming_ featuring [Soweto Gospel Choir](https://www.sowetogospelchoir.com/)  
[Zellerbach Hall Auditorium](https://calperformances.org/visit/venues/zh.php)  
[U.C. Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94305 USA](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=U.C.+Berkeley,+Bancroft+Way+at+Telegraph+Ave,+Berkeley,+CA+94305+USA&hl=en)  
8:00 PM, Saturday, November 5, 2022

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## Set One

[8:05 PM] {lights down; announcements}

01. [8:06 PM] (Traditional Melodies)  
[8:10 PM] {Greetings from Shimmy Jiyane}
02. [8:12 PM] _Nonkonyane Kandaba_
03. [8:16 PM] _Bawo Xandilahlekayo_
04. [8:19 PM] _Umandela Uthi Ayihlome Ihlasele_
05. [8:22 PM] _Judgement Day_
06. [8:25 PM] _Litshonile Lilanga_
07. [8:29 PM] _Ndodemnyama we Verwoerd_
08. [8:31 PM] _Joh Lefifi_
09. [8:35 PM] _Sechaba_
10. [8:39 PM] _Mbayi Mbayi_
11. [8:42 PM] _Jikijela - Rolihlahla Mandela_  
[8:47 PM] {all off for set break}


## Set Two

[9:10 PM] {lights down; band out without introduction}

01. [9:10 PM] (Traditional Opening Dance & Chant)
02. [9:13 PM] _Amen_/_This Little Light of Mine_
03. [9:17 PM] _What's Going On?_
04. [9:21 PM] _Respect_
05. [9:23 PM] _Heaven Help Us All_
06. [9:28 PM] _A Change Is Gonna Come_
07. [9:32 PM] _I'll Take You There_
08. [9:37 PM] _The Living Years_
09. [9:42 PM] _Stand Up_  
[9:48 PM] {merch pitch & thanks from Shimmy}
10. [9:51 PM] _Hallelujah_
11. [9:57 PM] _Hallelujah_ (singalong)  
[9:59 PM] {show ends}  
[10:00 PM] {bows and applause, then all off}


## Performers

[Soweto Gospel Choir](https://www.sowetogospelchoir.com/)

* Nobuhle Dhlamini: vox;
* Philisiwe Faya: vox;
* Phello Jiyane: vox;
* Shimmy Jiyane: vox;
* Bongani Mabaso: vox;
* Warren Mahlangu: vox;
* Jeanette Mazibuko: vox;
* Siyabolela Mkefa: vox;
* Thabang Mkhwanazi: vox;
* Nersia Mofokeng: vox;
* Jabulile Mola: vox;
* Zinhle Mpofu: vox;
* Hlengiwe Msomi: vox;
* Mary Mulovhedzi: vox;
* Bongani Ncube: vox;
* Diniloxolo Ndlakuse: vox;
* Magdeline Ndindwa: vox;
* Sipho Ngcamu: vox;
* Zanele Ngwenya: vox;
* Phumla Nkhumeleni: vox;
* Xholani Ntombela: vox;
* Fanizile Nzuza: vox;
* Linda Sambo: vox;
* Vusi Shabalala: vox;
* Hlamarisa Sidum: vox;  
(list above seems too long! Maybe it includes non-performing seconds? Some of the above also played hand percussion from time to time, but I didn't try to keep track of that).  
   

* Shimmy Jiyane: vox, choir master;
* Diniloxolo Ndlakuse: keyboards, musical director;
* ?: percussion, shofar.

## Notes

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[Program Notes](https://calperformances.org/program-notes/2022-23/soweto-gospel-choir/) or {{:2022:2022-11:20221105pn.pdf|program notes}}

[Promo](https://www.sfcv.org/articles/preview/soweto-gospel-choir-sings-its-heart-out)

## Photos

Today's crappy photo gallery comes from ol' squinty!

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