The world’s greatest Dance Music classics reimagined through a global perspective with Soweto Gospel Choir

The world’s greatest Dance Music classics reimagined through a global perspective with Soweto Gospel Choir

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Out August 2, 2024

GRAMMY GLOBAL SPIN PERFORMANCE

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Celebrating dance music’s roots in Africa, global music superstars Soweto Gospel Choir and renowned Australian DJ Groove Terminator team up with Grammy-winning producer Latroit to present ‘History of House,’ a global reimagination of the iconic dance music classics that defined a generation.

Featuring exquisite multilingual vocal performances and collaborations with some of Southern Africa’s most promising emerging artists, “History of House” stands as a vibrant celebration of music and culture. This album transcends boundaries, effortlessly connecting diverse cultures across generations with an authentic fusion of global beats, Afro house, Amapiano, and house music.

“House Music classics take a bow with global sophistication and panache…”
Jason Bentley, KCRW

“This has got some SOUL!!”
Fatboy Slim

“One of my favorites of the year!”
Silva, KCRW

MEET THE ARTISTS

GROOVE TERMINATOR

Arguably Australia’s first ‘Superstar DJ’, Simon Lewicki has been at the top of his game as both a DJ and music industry professional for over 34 years. His #1 single “Is It Love” rocketed him to international fame, culminating in Gold records and nominations for Best Male Artist at the ARIA Awards. He is the Creative Director of the Ministry of Sound orchestral tour and creator of the ‘History of House’ tour with Soweto Gospel Choir.

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR

3x Grammy winners Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in 2002 to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto in Johannesburg South Africa and is dedicated to sharing joy, faith, culture & language through music with audiences globally.

LATROIT

Producer and Mixer of History of House, Dennis White (LATROIT) is a Grammy Award winning, certified platinum selling producer who’s contributions to electronic music spans three decades.

Recorded in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Australia, USA

TRACK LIST

Side One

SILENCE.
TROUBLED.
GOOD LIFE (chantty natural remix).
WORLD HOLD ON.
PHUMULA.
EVERYBODY’S FREE (stakev remix).

Side Two

RIDE LIKE THE WIND.
PRIDE (A DEEPER LOVE).
FREE.
CHILDREN.
YOU GOT THE LOVE.

Recorded in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Australia, USA

TRACK LIST

Side One

SILENCE.
TROUBLED.
GOOD LIFE (chantty natural remix).
WORLD HOLD ON.
PHUMULA.
EVERYBODY’S FREE (stakev remix).

Side Two

RIDE LIKE THE WIND.
PRIDE (A DEEPER LOVE).
FREE.
CHILDREN.
YOU GOT THE LOVE.

Contact

RADIO: jessica@co-sign.com

PRESS: hschwartz@shorefire.com

LABEL: john@musicisfun.com