Joy in the Congo – the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra Does It Right!

On this Easter Sunday I am recalling an interesting and uplifting story I posted last year. It involved an amateur orchestra and chorus from the Congo – the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra. It is the only orchestra in Central Africa, and the only all-black one in the world. First broadcast on an Easter Sunday on the CBS News show, the story is one that shares in a most remarkable way the joy that come from making music together. I couldn’t even begin to do justice to the tale of the amazing conductor and 200 instrumentalists and singers who rehearse six days a week for the love of music. Many of the participants tell how the experience of playing or singing together transports them to another place – a place of joy.

Here is a link on youtube that will introduce the orchestra to you. http://youtu.be/lROK5pu5jxg I encourage you to click on it and also look for more stories about this remarkable group of people. I think your heart will be touched, as was mine.

Joy in the Congo = Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra

I just viewed a very inspiring segment about an amateur orchestra and chorus from the Congo – the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra.  It is the only orchestra in Central Africa, and the only all-black one in the world.  First broadcast on Easter Sunday on the CBS News show 60 Minutes, the story is one that shares in a most remarkable way the joy that come from making music together.  I couldn’t even begin to do justice to the tale of the amazing conductor and 200 instrumentalists and singers who rehearse six days a week for the love of music.  Many of the participants tell how the experience of playing or singing together transports them to another place – a place of joy.

Here is a link that should take you to the 60 Minutes website – http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57410920/joy-in-the-congo-a-musical-miracle/  I don’t know how long the story will be on 60 Minutes site, so I urge you to visit it soon.  I think your heart will be touched, as was mine.