Sayida Farmer

NEC Community Gospel Choir (top right)
Mission
The purpose and mission of the NEC Community Gospel Choir is to explore and master the full spectrum of musical mood and styles that encompass the Gospel music genre, and to share this music with the broadest possible audience. We're dedicated to performing the various styles of Gospel music to the highest standards of quality. Contrary to some popular misconceptions about Gospel music as a lot of uncontrolled "whooping and hollering," the genre involves extraordinary control and technique, and a myriad of music dynamics. 

According to the choir founder Calvin L. Hicks, "the art depends on the full expressive resources of the human voice... As a choir, its goal is to master each style and perform each selection with a rich, full sound that transcends each individual to sound like one single voice".

Thando 4 Thanda (bottom right)

Who are we?

We are a group of Gospel singers from the Boston area that loves spreading love through music. Our members are prominent Gospel music singers from various renowned Gospel Choirs, such as; NEC Gospel Choir, The Boston Pops Gospel Choir and many have performed as soloists. Since travelling to South Africa in 2007, we developed a love for the culture and the art of the country. We were all so impressed by South Africa that it has drawn us closer as people and inspired our group name. With more than 10 years of experience combined, we want to use our God given voices to share love through song.

We are available for weddings, receptions, private events, etc. in Massachusetts and surrounding areas.

Please feel free to call for bookings: 617-834-8856

Thando 4 Thanda

What does Thando and Thanda mean?

Thando means, Love
Thanda means, Love

Both words are from the African languages; Zulu and Xhosa

We all traveled to South Africa together to sing Gospel music and have fallen in love with the culture and art of the Country.

So yes, Thando 4 Thanda means Love for Love.