Soweto Gospel Choir
“Absolutely thrilling singers…dazzling music” —Billboard
“Sheer jubilation—The Rhythm of Life” —Herald Sun, Melbourne
Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album, the world’s most critically acclaimed choir brings their “Hope” concert to North America and Canada for the first time.
Hailing from the town of Soweto, the birthplace of South Africa’s democratic movement's struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir inspires audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, U.S. civil rights songs, and international classics. Don’t miss the spectacular Soweto Gospel Choir!
Sponsored by Delta Dental of Michigan with additional support from the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council; and Comprehensive Psychological Services, PC.
Media Sponsor: Michigan Radio
Photo credit: Lorenzo Di Nozzi
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Rescheduled Events and Tickets
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The Soweto Gospel Choir performance, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2022, was rescheduled to Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 8pm, due to a delay in issuing of their visas.
Tickets for the October 1 performance will be honored for the new date. Simply mark your calendar and your tickets with the new date, October 22, 2022 and arrive with the original tickets.
For those with mobile tickets, please re-download your ticket from your account online to your mobile wallet to update the date, and delete the old ticket.
Ticket holders interested in a refund can call the Ticket Office at (517) 432-2000 or 1.800.WHARTON, or email wharton@msu.edu to receive information on how to proceed. Refund requests must be received no later than October 11, 2022.
Please note, tickets purchased from a third party cannot be refunded by Wharton Center.
If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at (517) 432-2000 or 1.800.WHARTON, or email wharton@msu.edu.
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Jackson Donor Lounge
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Welcome to the Jackson Donor Lounge. We appreciate your support and look forward to hosting you.
The lounge is open 60 minutes prior to the performance and during intermission.
We have full cash bar service and a selection of complimentary snacks.
Single-use lounge tickets issued to our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Circle members will be collected at the door. Self-scanning entry to the lounge is available for all Platinum circle members (and circle levels above). Please scan your card for each member of your party. Staff will be on hand to assist you.
Continue to watch your email to stay informed and to be prepared for each performance. Please contact the Development Office at (517) 353-4640 or wc.dev@whartoncenter.com with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Wharton Center.
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Age Recommendation
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Recommended for ages 5 and up, best suited for ages 8 and up.
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