M-Net's
proudly local channel, Mzansi Magic’s
brand new reality music show, Clash of the Choirs South Africa, have
appointed three experts in South African Music industry to judge the singing
competition.
The
judging panel constitutes multi-award winning Queen of Gospel, Rebecca Malope,
along with Joyous Celebration co-founder Lindelani Mkhize and popular Radio and
TV Personality, Anele Mdoda – each of them a music aficionado in their own way
- who will monitor the choirs' performance and decide their fate in weekly
elimination rounds.
Besides
keeping a watchful eye on every note sung, the judges will also be tasked with
monitoring each choir's technical ensemble and creativity in executing each
musical piece. In essence they will be looking for the most polished and
nurtured voices.
With
the seven choirs already in place, headed by musical celebrities or Choir
Masters, Clash
of The Choirs SA is set to be a cut above
the rest, unleashing raw and exciting South African choral talent.
The
seven Choir Masters travelled to designated provinces to audition up-and-coming
amateur choirs. These included 2012 Idols winner Khaya Mthethwa from KwaZulu-Natal.
“We
are excited to have such great musicians on board as Judges and Choir Masters. Clash of the Choirs SA will
definitely be different and highly entertaining as each and every person brings
a unique element to the show,” says Yolisa Phahle, Local Interest Channel
Director.
The
race for the prize is official, as the celebrity-headed choirs will compete
against each other in a nine-week musical bonanza, presented by popular entertainment personality and
social media queen, Bonang Matheba.
The top three choirs will compete
in the final spectacular live show – where South Africa will vote for their
favourite amateur choir. Up for grabs is R500,000 (R250,000 for the charity
of their choice and R250,000 for the winning choir).
Clash of
the Choirs SA will debut on January 27
at 17h30 on DStv Channel 161. For more information visit www.mzansimagic.tv
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