THECHOIRCHANNEL: THE NEW VOICE

We are happy to officially introduce Ntate J M Baloyi as the new voice for TheChoirChannel. He will be responsible for writing regularly for our blog and reviewing both groups and talents for TheChoirChannel.

From today, you will receive well written and exciting opinion pieces, interviews and reviews by John Baloyi. This is brought to you to build an engaged universe with Choir fans across South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the world.

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: NEW VIDEOS! FINALLY

We will be presenting new videos from the Top40 Choirs we will working with closely for the content needs of TheChoirChannel. Enjoy this starter by Balatedi Ba Morena titled Seteng Sediba:

THE GOSPEL TRAIN is truly a talent bunch which we hope to bring from BALATEDI BA MORENA!

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: SCHEDULING SPECIAL HOURS OF PRIMETIME TV

We are excited to announce that trials are now underway to determine programming needs for a  primetime lineup of content which will feature original series programming ranging from biographical, drama, and documentaries.

This primetime block will air an hour daily with special content produced for the weekend.

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The Choir Channel: Attention Conductors

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”

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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TheChoirChannel: New Videos

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

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Kethabile by Barorisi Ba Morena

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. 

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Ka Letsatsi by Balatedi Ba Morena

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..

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Calvary by Rapellang Jerusalema

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.

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Three Choirs, #3 English Songs

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

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.

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New ID Video

Here is our new channel identity teaser promo.

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New Identity

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.

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