Soweto Gospel Choir - Weeping -

: Known for their mostly a cappella style and vibrant energy, the choir infuses the song with traditional African rhythms and deep, layered vocals.

The song was originally written in the mid-1980s by , a white South African who was drafted into the army during the heights of the apartheid era. Soweto Gospel Choir - Weeping

: The choir has performed "Weeping" alongside various artists, including a high-profile collaboration with Josh Groban and Vusi Mahlasela for Groban's 2006 album Awake . : Known for their mostly a cappella style

: First recorded by the band Bright Blue in 1987, it was later voted the "South African Song of the Century" in 1999. Soweto Gospel Choir’s Performance : First recorded by the band Bright Blue

: More recently, the choir recorded a version with Kurt Darren for the 2020 album The South African Songbook .

The choir's version, often featuring soloist , transforms the rock-influenced original into a soaring, spiritual experience.