Photos: African Children's Choir sings out strong in Utah

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional
Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history.
The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had
the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The African Children's Choir performs at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Sunday September 4, 2016. The program featured well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Music for Life has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other performers.

By The Salt Lake Tribune

· September 6, 2016 3:52 pm

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The African Children's Choir, a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization, was in Utah on Sunday, offering up a blend of spirituals and dances during two performances — at the Mountain View Christian Assembly in Sandy and the Cottonwood Presbyterian Church in Murray. The choir's parent group, Music for Life, works in several African countries with the goal of educating children and creating future African leaders.