Beautiful Africa: A New Generation
Watoto Children’s Choir
The Watoto Children’s Choir traveling from Africa began their five-month Eastern U.S. tour in Oak Bluffs, MA on October 6 and are continuing their tour through Gaithersburg, Salisbury, Leonardtown, Bel Air, Silver Spring, Lexington Park, University Park and Bowie from December 1 through December 16. All performances are free and open to the public.
The one remaining local performance will be Saturday, December 8 at 4 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Road, in Silver Spring.
The Watoto Children’s Choir acts as Watoto ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa. Watoto is a holistic child-care solution initiated to serve the dire needs of Africa and her people.
Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages where they receive the care and nurture they need to grow up as productive citizens of their own country.
With vibrant, original African music; dance routines; life-transforming stories, the tours is indicative of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto.
“Through the choir’s Concert of Hope, we share a message of transformation by telling the story of Africa’s rescued orphans and women. We hope to reach out to audiences with the message of Christ’s healing power,” says Gary Skinner Watoto Founder.
With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm – the globally acclaimed Watoto Children’s Choirs has traveled internationally since 1994 as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty.
Since its inception, 56 choirs have traveled globally, providing the children with a bigger worldview, an unusual opportunity they would otherwise never get. The choirs have been to Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, France and the U.S, among others. Their audiences have included royalty, presidents, ministers, and the ordinary person, capturing many hearts wherever they go.
The Silver Spring performance location has just changed! The larger venue that will now be used is John F Kennedy High School at 1901 Randolph Rd. Please update. We would hate for people to show up at the wrong venue. Thanks so much for posting about the concert.-Watoto