THECHOIRCHANNEL (THECC)

The Choir Channel: Attention Conductors

2011-09-08T19:55:00.000+02:00

Attention all choir conductors we are now beginning to enlist apostolic choir for the channel. We have three catagories a) choirs with 60+ voices b) choirs with 45-55 voices c)choirs with 30-35 voices.

You can send an email via facebook inbox or thechoirchannel @ gmail.com with the following information: tel or cell numbers, postal and physical address, email, website (if any) and your category as defined above. We will contact you with details and be patient with us. Please also tell us how long you have been singing, how many lead singers you and their voice descriptions, where you are based, how regular you perform and if you have a cd or dvd, or not.

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TheCC: Jerusalema E Ncha “Super-HIT”

2010-08-22T05:08:00.004+02:00

Review by John Angelo Baloyi

Requested by TheChoirChannel

From Jerusalema E Ncha’s 2010 album comes a super hit song titled “Seteng Sediba Samadi” which has all the trademark elements of the “JERUSALEMA” sound. Although the entire album leaves nothing to be admired, it is as thou Mme Lucky Nkagisang wanted you to buy the CD only for this track, which is an AWESOME purchase and a great track to be enjoyed years from 2010.

I would have spent R300.00 or more on this track alone, that’s how cool it is. Everyone who has listened to my copy has asked where they can by the album, which is a true testimony of the excellence of this song.

The track wastes no time at tugging at your heart and musical strings as it gets to the point within 30seconds and by the first minute you are introduced to what poetic praise the song has on offer. Mme Lucky is the voice behind the poetic renditions and you can feel that she went back to the 80’s when they released “Re Boke Ka Pelo” with songs like “Halempotsa” where she gave that brilliant poetic praise and testimony.

At 01:20sec you get to appreciate Mme Lucky’s voice, not only as a lead singer but as a praise poet, when she says “Alleluyaaaaaa…O Morena, Oa Marena….Jesuuuuus!” trust me….Oa I neela ko Jerusalema E Ncha…ka mme antsoetse…hahahaha! I even have that part of the song as a ringtone. LOL.

But what strikes me the most is the calmness of the song and how everything works for the choir’s music. Mme Lucky’s lead voice just keeps on giving until you cant ask anymore. Then when you think you have the song all figured out. She (Mme Lucky) lands a serious vocal affection bomb at 03:48, as your ears hear…. “Tho-tho-thom….. tho-tho-thom”…lol this women is sick (as in awesome). To think that she is now an old lady and she can still be "fierce like this" musically. WOW!

I particularly like her signature musical affectations on this track which reminds me of her old vocal abilities when she was just lead singer and not choir master, producer, composer, etc.

Review By John Baloyi for The Choir Channel.

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TheCC Admin

TheChoirChannel: New Videos

2010-08-18T22:14:00.004+02:00

Dear Readers

Please note that we have been working very hard to bring you new and exciting videos. You will be informed via our facebook page and through this blog, as soon as the videos are uploaded on our YouTube Channel.

We have also received a lot of requests from choirs to be featured on our channel. Please feel free to get in contact with us at thechoirchannel at gmail.com and we will help get your songs on our channel.

Thank you

TheCC Admin
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Kethabile by Barorisi Ba Morena

2009-10-11T19:01:00.002+02:00

Barorisi Ba Morena sings "Kethbile", a hymn which still has a lot more punch than some of the song being recorded and released by choirs. This songs can illustrate the choirs former glory in composition and arrangement.

TheCC Admin
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Ka Letsatsi by Balatedi Ba Morena

2009-10-11T18:54:00.002+02:00

Balatedi Ba Morena has influenced a new trend in acapela gospel compositions, with their unique yet inspiration arrangements and composition style. In this song they sing an old favorite amongst gospel music lovers, "Ka Letsatsi Le Lengwe", but they have given it a sweet touch of personality..

Calvary by Rapellang Jerusalema

2009-10-11T18:45:00.004+02:00

Rapelleng Jerusalema, a group from Soweto in Johannesburg South Africa sings their rendition of a very popular chorus "Calvary".

The song is performed by Apostle Kotsedi who is also founder of the group. We hope you enjoyed this rendition.

Three Choirs, #3 English Songs

2009-09-26T12:46:00.005+02:00

We have selected three English songs from the albums of Balatedi Ba Morena, Jerusalema E Ncha and Balatedi Ba Morena. Tell us which version is your favorite?

This special was inspired by Barorisi Ba Morena's song Glory

Glory was a very successful English hymn from the group Barorisi Ba Morena. However what most people do not know is that, this song is influenced largely by Jimmy Swaggart who also influenced a lot of Jacob Tlou (composer and founder of Barorisi Ba Morena).

We just like how the choir was ahead of its time musically. Listen carefully to the melody and how the choir goes up and down during the "Ahh" just before "Glory". Kinder cool. Typical of Barorisi, Father and Son, take on the lead vocals and they do not disappoint.

The other songs are from,
Jerusamela ENcha, Daniel

and
Balatedi Ba Morena, We Shall Serve The Lord

Please Note: Gospel Choirs interested in having their music of TheChoirChannel should email thechoirchannel(at)gmail.com, for more information. We always looking for quality choirs to feature on our line-up.

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Barorisi Ba Morena & Jerusalema E Ncha

2009-06-26T01:30:00.000+02:00

TheCC presents Barorisi Ba Morena's "Mmoloki" & Jerusamela E Ncha's "Jerusalema E Mocha", two of the most popular and mainstream choirs in a Ballad Battle. We have selected only two ballads from each choir. Which is your favorite?

The video are now live on our YouTube Channel. Rate and tell us which is your favorite.

And......

The two songs are selected based on their history and the defining moment or year, in which they were recorded by each choir.

New ID Video

2009-05-09T03:04:00.000+02:00

Here is our new channel identity teaser promo.

New Identity

2009-05-09T02:08:00.000+02:00

We are happy to announce a new brand identity for TheChoirChannel. Here are some pictures to give you an idea. We will upload a promo on our YouTube channel.

The concept behind the brand was based on life and the tree was used a symbol for life. We will reveal more on the brand and all its elements the closer we are to launch. For now please enjoy our new look and feel free to share you viewers on it.

We continue to negotiate with carriers in South Africa to carry our 24hr channel. We will continue to keep you informed.

TheCC Admin
Contact: thechoirchannel (at) gmail.com

New Videos

2009-04-09T20:19:00.001+02:00

New Videos

2009-04-09T19:59:00.000+02:00

New videos have been uploaded on our youtube channel

Watch them now on our YouTube Channel

Top 5 Picks

2009-02-18T22:47:00.000+02:00

This weeks top 5 Picks from our YouTube channel are:

Video #1

Video #2

Video #3

Video #4

Video #5

Hope you enjoyed our top five picks. Till next time

The Inaugural Gospel Choir Awards

2009-02-18T22:42:00.000+02:00

The Choir Channel has introduced a complete list of categories for the inaugural Gospel Choir Awards. The ceremony will be organized by The Gospel Choir Society whose members will nominate winners in each category. Over 200 members are expected to be inducted into the prestigious society and their responsibility will be to help vote for winners of the Gospel Choir Awards.

The Categories, and maybe added in the future, but as it stands they include:

Best Choir
Best Overall Lead Singer
Best Song
Best Dressed Choir
Best Stage Performance
Best Soprano Ensemble
Best Alto Ensemble
Best Tenor Ensemble
Best Basso Ensemble
Best Song By Two Lead Vocals
Best Song By Three Lead Vocals
Best Ballad
Best Arrangement
Best Album
Best Producer
Best Composer
Best Music Director
Best Female Lead Singer
Best Male Lead Singer
Best Alternative Song
Best Contemporary Song
Best Apostolic Song
Best Church Choir
Best Community Choir
Best Collaboration
The Honorary Award/s

The Gospel Choir Awards are organized annually by The Gospel Choir Foundation.

Sefofane Gospel Choir Added

2008-12-26T12:40:00.000+02:00

The Choir Channel has added Sefofane Gospel Choir on our youtube line-up.

In Memory of Joseph Motaung

2008-12-25T23:17:00.000+02:00

A video featuring a song from Jerusalema E Ncha in memory of the late Joseph Motaung affectionately referred to "Seletsoa" which we've been told that it means instrument. A moving song indeed.

Barorisi Ba Morena - Ndikhokhele

2008-12-16T17:03:00.000+02:00

The following is video from The Choir Channel on you tube

You Tube Channel

2008-12-16T16:12:00.000+02:00

The Choir Channel is now on You Tube. You can listen to the songs selected by the channel to produce a line-up of high quality videos as part of its launch video playlist. We also have interviews and events videos which we will post. We will also premier our channel image on the youtube channel. Click on the logo above for easy access to the channel or follow this link http://www.youtube.com/thechoirchannel. Already on the channel are songs from Barorisi Ba Morena, Jerusalema E Ncha and Balatedi Ba Morena.

It's About The People!

2008-12-16T15:28:00.000+02:00

This channel is entirely based on the premise of serving the people. In each Sunday, hundreds of choirs perform in concerts to audiences of two hundred to thousands. Whilst on Saturday nights choirs support each other all across the country in what is termed as "choir thanks giving events".

These events attract an amazing showcase of choir talent and it is riddled with healthy competition to ensure that guests leave happy and equally ecstatic. Part of our value preposition is to bring the MTV, E!, and VH1, type format of channel to the screen and deliver the same level of quality to this working class audience of men and women. This is commercial channel and will remain committed to ensure that its commercial decisions advance the quality of its content.

Welcome

2008-12-16T15:13:00.000+02:00

Welcome to The Choir Channel blog. This is s basic music channel which offers interviews, biographies and lots of originally recorded music videos directed by a variety of talented film and TV individuals, who are specially selected to ensure a high standard of videos for the channel.

The Choir Channel finances all its video recordings to ensure a high standard of television entertainment and to also preserve and respect the craft of these choirs. These choirs have been singing this music since 1914 as our research has identified. We believe, with over 2,000 choirs ranging in size from 10 people to 150 people. The Choir Channel will offer viewers an original channel with great entertainment. Our focus is on the music, the culture, the lifestyles and everything else the fans and what those who sing this music enjoy in life. For any comments and questions please feel free to send an email to thechoirchannel (at) gmail.com. Thank You