Papaya

Papaya is a Danish choir dedicated to bringing mainly South African vocal and musical traditions to their European audience. The Danish choir presents the music with liveliness and musical intensity, all focused around the proud South African tradition of finding strength, courage and camaraderie through music.

The choir consists of 18 singers with a passion for South African music. The choir has been bringing vibrant African vocal music to Western ears since 1986.

The choir always makes a great effort to understand where the songs come from and their original context. This is conveyed at concerts, so that it is not just songs, but stories of culture, hardship and unity that are presented. Approximately every three years Papaya goes on an inspiring tour to South Africa, the country of their passion, and meets and sings with local colleagues.