The Soweto Gospel Choir

The Soweto Gospel Choir is not like most choirs.

Its members are not classically trained, and they don’t read music.

Yet they’ve performed with the likes of U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Josh Groban, while winning two Grammy awards and reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s World Music Charts.

Now, the Soweto, South Africa-based choir is bringing its winning combination to Farthing Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 28, as part of Appalachian State University’s 2011-12 Performing Arts Series.

The Soweto Gospel Choir seamlessly melds traditional African music and movement with gospel and pop favorites.

Advance tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for students ages 6 to 18, $15 for ASU students and $10 for children 5 and younger. The Performing Arts Series offers a special discounted price of $10 for ASU faculty and staff members who present their ASU identification card.

For tickets or more information, call the Farthing box office at (800) 841-2787 or (828) 262-4046, or visit http://www.pas.appstate.edu . Farthing Auditorium is located at 733 Rivers St. on the ASU campus in Boone.

For more information on the Soweto Gospel Choir, visit http://www.sowetogospelchoir.com .