Colours of Gospel is a German gospel choir that performs throughout Germany and other European countries. Established in Mainz in 1998, the choir is currently conducted by Collins Nyandeje.
The choir been a non-profit, non-denominational association since 2004.
Choir
The choir consists of about 70 male and female singers in four-part line-up SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). The members come primarily from the Rhine-Main area.
When performing, the choir optically builds a rainbow with their scarves which represents the international variety of gospel songs . The choir encourages the audiences to sing and dancing with the music.[citation needed]
Repertoire
Some songs are supported by soloists from the choir. When performing, the choir is accompanied by the band "Fools of Rhythm" which consists of keyboard, guitar, bass and drums. Sometimes they are also completed by a brass ensemble. The lyrics are usually in English.
The repertoire includes traditional American gospel, Black gospel, White gospel and Negro Spirituals that are arranged by Collins Nyandeje . The repertoire also includes Latin Gospel. This music includes the soundtrack of the movie "The Gospel" with songs like "He Reigns" (Kirk Franklin), "Glorious" and "Because of who you are" (Martha Munizzi), "Friend of God" (Israel Houghton) and "You are good" (Kirk Franklin). he choir also sings European Christian choir music, called "Lobpreis (praise) and Anbetung (adoration)" ,
Highlights
22025 One of four choirs demonstrating the power of choirs in the ZDF report ‘Mehr als Musik’ (More than Music)[1]
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