Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Watoto Children's Choir

Here is an outstanding event you may wish to attend!



Watoto Children's Choir
Seattle First Presbyterian Church
1013 8th Avenue
Seattle , WA 98104
206-624-0644
This Friday, June 26 @ 7:30 pm
Free (love offering will be taken during the concert)

Who they are: The Watoto Children's Choir is an African choir that is dedicated to improving the way of life for children in Africa . The choir is based in Kampala, Uganda, at Kampala Pentecostal Church (KPC) dubbed " Home of Watoto "composed of about twenty children, mainly from Uganda. At any one time, there are several choirs touring all over the world ministering God's love to the nations.

Watoto means "Children" in Swahili language, and is made up of children who have lost both or one parent to the AIDS epidemic. The Choir has toured Canada , the United States , Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia with a team of adults.Their performances are a unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. They have released four CDs. The ministry also comprises three villages, a primary school and a high school.

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