When a choir includes the word powerhouse in its title, expectations become higher. The Powerhouse Choir lived up to this expectation.
The choir consisted of six singers: T Jae Cole, Daniel Thomas, Samantha-Antoinette Smith, Yolanda Greaves, Ruby Rose and another whose name I did not catch. Their singing was strong with some beautiful harmonies. Once again Samantha mesmerised Pizza Express with her powerful emotive voice, firstly on ‘Wade in the Water’ and later with the opening verse of ‘Amazing Grace’. Daniel gripped us with a heartfelt song the opened the second set and Yolanda gave us a strong rendition of Emeli Sande’s ‘Breathing Under Water’. All the singers did exceptionally well. I particularly liked their version of Kirk Franklin’s ‘My Life, My Love, My All’. The singers were supported by a strong band led by Jason Thompson on keys.
The only downside was that the performance was too short, two fifty minute sets, the venue appeared to have imposed a strict 10:30 curfew however that aside, it was a wonderful evening and we will certainly see them perform again if the opportunity arises.
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