Watoto Choir Spreads Joy Despite the Storm
The choir of Ugandan orphans brought their colorful, soulful show to Parsippany United Methodist Church and perform again Tuesday night in Randolph.
Superstorm or no, organizers at Parsippany United Methodist Church were determined that its Nov. 7 event featuring the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda—and they succeeded. The rousing "Concert of Hope" went forward at the S. Beverwyck Road house of worship, bringing attendees a splash of light, color and emotion. The Watoto Choir, made up of Ugandan children who have lost at least one parent to war or disease, performs an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm and offers a colorful and lively demonstration of what they see as the life-changing love of God. Organizer Bob Keller said the boys and girls who danced in Parsippany represent 1.8 million orphaned boys and girls in Uganda. He said the children are…
