Today I went to Soweto to see the end of year concert by Imilongi KaNtu Choral Society - a choir that's been going for 25 years and has performed all over the world. It was a marathon event, lasting over three hours and covering an eclectic range of music from Handel and Mozart to local composer S.J. Khosa and traditional chants and dances. The audience joined in and encouraged the performers with whistles, shouts, ululations, applause and hand-waving - and a bit of dancing in the aisles too. Some of the ladies in the audience had also put on their best traditional costumes, so there was a wash of glorious colours across the hall. Great music and a great atmosphere - especially down in the mosh pit.
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