[1] The more than 30-member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music.

The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts for Nelson Mandela and has since toured internationally several times.

[3] The group performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw on 4 December 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

[4] In 2010, composer Christopher Tin's song "Baba Yetu", which featured the group, won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).

[citation needed] The group collaborates with American publishing company MusicSpoke to publish transcriptions of a number of its pieces, including "Balm of Gilead", "Hloholonofatsa", "Ke Na Le Modisa", "Khumbaya", "Shosholoza", "Somlandela" and "Swing Down Sweet Chariot".