Pulse of Joy
Bio
Pulse of Joy is the brand name of the 13-member choir of “mostly unemployed” youths from the Free State province in South Africa. Assisted by the award-winning musician, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP), the choir has obtained continental, national and local media exposure through various performances such as 'Clash Of The Choirs' season 2 televised on Mzansi Magic, and the MTN SANAA Africa Music Festival, which was attended by prominent musicians from all over Africa and was televised by various entertainment shows in Africa.
The choir has performed internationally at the Gaborone International Jazz Festival in Botswana alongside artists like Atjazz (UK), Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jimmy Dludlu and others. They have also performed alongside the American gospel sensation Pastor Marvin Sapp and South Africa’s Joyous Celebration, Lira, Judith Sephuma and others. Other major performances include charitable events such as a gala dinner organized by Scouts SA with Sibusiso Vilani, the first black African to summit Mount Everest. The choir has successfully hosted a show called ‘A Night with Pulse of Joy and HHP’ at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein and two ‘Christmas by Candle Light’ shows, the proceeds of which were donated to the Phetoho Community Centre orphanage, the same charity it supported during ‘Clash of the Choirs’. All these events have showcased members of Pulse of Joy as ambassadors of South Africa and the Free State.
The choir has also been featured in newspapers such as the Botswana Gazette, the New Age, Mangaung Issues, Volksblaad and other local papers, and on radio stations such as Motheo FM, Mosupatsela FM, Lesedi FM and KovsieFM. In 2014 Pulse of Joy was nominated at the Free State Golden Beans Music Award 2014 as Best Newcomer. They have also collaborated with AMAHA (African Musicians Against HIV-AIDS) in its ceremony to deliver houses to the less fortunate in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, which was attended by the provincial premier, the mayor and other prominent political leaders, celebrities and industry stakeholders. Pulse of Joy featured on two tracks on HHP’s 2014 album, ‘Motswako High School’, namely ‘Mafikeng The Remake’ and ‘Amazing’ featuring Collin.
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