Tue 17 Nov
|Aberdeen
Graceland at Music Hall
An unforgettable night of joyful spirit and cultural fusion, the London African Gospel Choir breathes new life into classics like You Can Call Me Al and Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.
Time & Location
17 Nov 2026, 19:00
Aberdeen, Music Hall, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, UK
About The Event
40 Years of Paul Simon’s Graceland: Performed by The London African Gospel Choir
In the wake of Graceland’s 30th anniversary, Camden’s Jazz Café commissioned the London African Gospel Choir to perform the album in its entirety for one night only. Tickets sold out within hours and so five more nights were added, and they all sold out as well, confirming the enduring appeal of Paul Simon’s masterpiece, and also the growing excitement generated by the Choir’s string of notable stage and television appearances – some of them shared with stars like Emile Sande, Mumford & Sons, Tom Jones and the Soweto Gospel Choir, with whom they made a triumphant appearance at London’s 02 Arena, singing in front of 17,000 people. Annie Lennox had invited them to perform at a number of prestigious events, including the MIT Awards. They’d also worked with actor/director Idris Elba, star of Mandela: Long Road To…