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Every note,every stage,on record
Performance highlights, press coverage and the milestones that shaped Quava, from a community choir of eight to gold on international stages.
Performance videos
Snippets here; the full performances live on our YouTube channel. Every view there supports the choir.
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2026
Ubukhona: A Living Sound
[Fontainebleau Community Church, Randburg · 7 November 2026]
An evening of living, breathing choral music: traditional choral depth, Afro-jazz colour and the voices of nearly 70 choristers in one room.
Bokamoso: A Future Sound
[Fontainebleau Community Church, Randburg]
Our first concert under the musical direction of Sikhulule Cooper Mlokoti, featuring Michael Mosoeu Moerane, arrangements by Quava's own Phila Malevu, Vuyelwa Maqungo and Sabelo Mthembu, and Jake Runestad's We Can Mend the Sky.
2025
Second album: So Breaks The Sun
[28 November 2025]
Nineteen tracks further showcasing the breadth of Quava's musical identity.
Per Musicam Ad Astra
[Toruń, Poland]
Named Overall Winner at the international choral festival, a milestone that placed Quava among internationally recognised choral groups.
2023
Fourth Annual Winter Concert
[Bryanston Methodist Church]
Premiering three new works and continuing to expand our repertoire.
RMB Starlight Classics
[Johannesburg]
Returning to the concert platform with the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra and featured artists.
2022
Debut album: In Your Light
[28 December 2022]
Fourteen tracks spanning sacred, classical, jazz and African repertoire.
Sing for Gold World Choral Cup
[Calella, Spain]
Gold in the Adult Choir and Jazz categories and second overall. Founder and Musical Director Sabelo Mthembu receives the Conductor of the Tournament award.
First international tour
[Italy & Spain]
Performing in Rome, then travelling to Spain for the Sing for Gold World Choral Cup in Barcelona and Calella.
2019
10th Anniversary
[Johannesburg]
A decade of music celebrated with a sold-out concert in a 1,000-seat auditorium.
RMB Starlight Classics
[Johannesburg]
Performing alongside the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, conducted by Richard Cock, and other featured artists.
Standing Ovation Award
[National Arts Festival, Makhanda]
Recognised for excellence in production following our performance at the National Arts Festival.
2018
World Choir Games
[Tshwane, South Africa]
Two gold medals in the Jazz and Mixed Chamber categories at the 10th World Choir Games, hosted on African soil for the first time, plus category recognition in Jazz in the Open Competition.
2009
The beginning
[Johannesburg]
Co-founded by Sabelo Mthembu and Kgago Dhlamini, Quava begins its journey as a community choir of eight singers, laying the foundation for an award-winning ensemble.
Press & media
Opportunities to share our achievements and give audiences a closer look at the people and purpose behind the music.
Quava's new era
Newest chorister Dr Merna Nicholas on joining Quava, preparing for Bokamoso and why choral singing is a tool for social cohesion.
First soprano sings a future sound
Chairperson and co-founder Kgago Dhlamini on Bokamoso, life after Poland and the choir's new musical direction.
702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja
A conversation on Quava's longevity, the experiences that shaped the choir and our hopes for the future.
On Cue with Quava
Chorister spotlights, concert updates, community features and behind-the-scenes stories.
Discography
Two albums, thirty-three tracks
Sacred, classical, jazz and African repertoire, recorded to keep.
Released 28 November 2025
In Your Light
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Released 28 December 2022