Karol Green & Sol Kwaya
“Sol,” for the light and warmth it conveys, and “Kwaya,” which means “choir” in Swahili — a tribute to the African roots of gospel music.
Sol Kwaya is more than a choir: it’s a community united by rhythm, voice, and a passion for sharing music with the world.
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Sol Kwaya Acoustic Sessions.
Sol Kwaya Acoustic Sessions is a project that brings together music professionals and the Kwaya. As a result of this collaboration, new acoustic versions are born going beyond gospel to explore other styles, arrangements, and formats.
The Members.
The members of Sol Kwaya are amateur and professional singers committed to musical excellence and to sharing the harmonious and uplifting messages of gospel music.
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Our Story.
Karol started Soul Choir in 2009, with a group of friends who shared a passion for singing and the ambition to create a high-level choir. Among the first members were outstanding voices such as Gemma Abrié, Judit Neddermann, Valentina Sousa, Berta Gratacós, Antonia and Àlex Serra, who would later embark on brilliant solo careers.
When these individual careers began to take off, the choral project was put on hold. For a while, Karol had to stop pulling the wagon, while keeping the seed of what she had started alive.
In 2016, with the desire to create a choir with quality and soul intact, Karol made an open call for singers to attend a casting. That call sowed the seeds of what the current choir is today: a group formed by amateur singers who, with commitment and passion, are committed to growing together and reaching a higher musical level. A space where music is lived with demand, but also with joy, community and a transformative spirit.
In 2023, it changes its name to Sol Kwaya, a name that represents its dedication to celebrating the power of music across cultures.
The choir's new name, Sol Kwaya, is derived from the word "Sun", the brightest star in our solar system, representing the warmth, joy and positivity that the choir's music conveys to the audience. In addition, "Kwaya" is a Swahili word for "choral", reflecting the choir's appreciation and respect for the rich musical traditions of African roots.
