Charlee wins a Grammy

OK, maybe not directly. Israel and the New Breed has won a Grammy for Best Traditional Gospel Album for their album Alive in South Africa. Charlee Biel and his audio recording team, including notables such as Dave Subcliff, recorded ALIVE in South Africa during two jam-packed concerts held at the His People Center in Cape Town, South Africa in August. Local Cape Town musicians including acclaimed jazz artist/songwriter Jonathan Butler joined Israel & New Breed on stage. Congrats goes out to Cape Town's own Grammy winners!

Mass Choir Recruitment for IRLA Conference

The IRLA Conference taking place at the end of the month will culminate with a Sabbath Service on the 3 March 2007. Karon Schofield-Nel has been given the unenviable task of putting together a mass choir for the day in just a few weeks. Click on the video above to learn more on how you can participate.

IRLA Conference: Combating Religious Hatred

It's been a year since we first posted about the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) conference to take place on the 27 February to 1 March 2007 in Cape Town. 'Combating Religious Hatred through Freedom to Believe' is an apt theme for the Quinquennial World Conference reflecting the state of our world today. Dr. John Graz, secretary-general of the IRLA, added that,

Africa is the continent where Christianity and Islam are both growing rapidly, and where religious tensions can erupt into religious wars. By coming to Cape Town, we will send a strong message of love and peace to the world, and work to combat religious intolerance.

You can find more info on the IRLA's website. Dignitaries such as Pres. Thabo Mbeki, Pres. Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu have been invited with Premier Ibrahim Razool and Mayor Helen Zille will be opening and closing the event respectively.