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choir

[kwahyuhr] / kwaɪər /






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From there it opens up, like a flower bud warming to summer, with acoustic guitar strumming, a gentle rhythm section and a gospel choir echoing with otherworldly lightness.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

The salsa star led what has now come to be held as a legendary day-long concert, which included Cuban and mariachi musicians, a large gospel choir, Flea, Herbie Hancock and Taj Mahal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

In high school, he was a choir kid, and though he can “listen to just about anything,” he prefers “west coast rap.”

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Coldplay will feature in a collaboration with PS22 Chorus, an acclaimed choir of students from a New York public elementary school.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The amen choir repeats “What’d you say?” in a drawl sounds nothing like me.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Two large choirs also joined the orchestra at the sessions in April, which took place at Alexandra Palace in north London.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Gospel choirs, country musicians, jazz ensembles, mariachi groups, Indigenous performers, military bands and local community orchestras share stages throughout the city.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

The idea came from their family connection to choirs, with Corden's mum and Jones' sister both members of one.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

It’s as if the holiday season hadn’t yet ended, with festive lighting, local choirs singing folk songs, and tables representing various organizations associated with the cozy concept of hygge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 14, 2026

Pagan drums, ethereal choirs, tribal chanting, wailing lamentations, guttural snarls, unnatural howls, and piercing screams united in relentless disharmony.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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