Café of the Gate of Salvation is a non-denominational a cappella gospel choir based in Sydney. Formed by musical director Tony Backhouse they are named after a cafe in Istanbul.[1] Their album A Window in Heaven was nominated for Best World Music Album.[2]
Cafe of the Gate of Salvation | |
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| Years active | 1986 - |
The choir consists of men and women singing in four part harmonies (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and has ranged in size from thirty to fifty members. Several founding members continue to perform with the choir.[3]
Since the choir's formation Café of the Gate of Salvation has made a commitment to share gospel music's ability to contribute to social justice, spirituality, joy, respect and pride. Run as an artist collective the choir has performed at events and festivals across Australia and the USA and performed on the soundtrack of the Australian film Sweetie.[4]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak positions |
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| AUS | ||
| The Café of the Gate of Salvation |
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| A Window in Heaven |
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Awards and nominations
editARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 1996 | A Window in Heaven | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [6] |
References
edit- ^ Keath, Alice (29 September 2006), "Cafe of the Gate of Salvation - 20th anniversary concert", Radio National, ABC
- ^ "ARIA Awards. Best World Music Album", Australian Recording Industry Association
- ^ "Cafe of the Gate of Salvation". www.cafeofthegateofsalvation.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Lemon, Geneviève; Colston, Karen; Lycos, Tom; Darling, Jon (28 September 1989), Sweetie, retrieved 9 April 2017
- ^ Clare, John (15 April 1996), "In Memory Of The Days Of Trad", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.