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Music & the Spoken Word - an Africa Special
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Please join us for this special broadcast

On April 19, 2026, a special Music & the Spoken Word broadcast, “The Joy We Share,” will highlight how communities across Africa live the commandments to love God and one another.

The program will feature music and footage from many countries in Africa, including Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity.

A brief pre- and post-show will also stream on Facebook Live, including messages and musical performances in Amharic and Swahili, from members of the African community.
On April 19, 2026, a special Music & the Spoken Word broadcast, “The Joy We Share,” will highlight how communities across Africa live the commandments to love God and one another.

The program will feature music and footage from many countries in Africa, including Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity.

A brief pre- and post-show will also stream on Facebook Live, including messages and musical performances in Amharic and Swahili, from members of the African community.

To Attend in Person

  • When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Time: Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
  • Where: Salt Lake Tabernacle
  • Admission: FREE and open to the public (seating is limited). No ticket required for entry.
  • Age Guideline: 8 and older to attend.

To View via Facebook Live


Special musical numbers and speakers will be featured both before and after the broadcast.

To view the pre-show (9:00 a.m.), broadcast (9:30 a.m.), and post-show (10:00 a.m.), click the following link:

bit.ly/tabernaclechoir-africa

To View via Facebook Live


Special musical numbers and speakers will be featured both before and after the broadcast.

To view the pre-show (9:00 a.m.), broadcast (9:30 a.m.), and post-show (10:00 a.m.), click the following link:

bit.ly/tabernaclechoir-africa

To Attend in Person

  • When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Time: Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
  • Where: Salt Lake Tabernacle
  • Admission: FREE and open to the public (seating is limited). No ticket required for entry.
  • Age Guideline: 8 and older to attend.

Facebook Live Event Details

How can I watch the Facebook livestream?
The Facebook live broadcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 10:15 a.m. You can view the Facebook Live event at: bit.ly/tabernaclechoir-africa
What makes this broadcast unique?
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present a special broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word, marking a significant expansion of the program’s reach across the African continent.

Titled, “The Joy We Share,” the special episode will air live on television networks in more than a dozen African countries, with additional distribution internationally, and an anticipated African audience of approximately 8 million people across the continent.

Elder Isaac K. Morrison, Second Counselor in the Africa West Area Presidency said, “Music is such an important part of how we worship as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The gospel of Jesus Christ is joyful, hopeful, and filled with light. The music of the Choir is joyful, and we are so excited to be able to share this sacred music with our friends and neighbors across all of Africa. Our hope is that as people listen, they will feel hope, feel peace, and feel the love of the Savior in their hearts.”
How is the Facebook livestream different from the broadcast on TV, radio, and YouTube?
The livestream will feature a pre- and post-show, including messages, testimonies, and special musical performances from Amharic and Swahili-speaking Church members.