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Johannesburg - More South African artists have been added to the line-up of a top-billing Soccer World Cup kick-off concert in Johannesburg on June 10, a day before the opening game, tournament organisers said on Tuesday.
Legendary South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, popular Afropop band Freshlyground and the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will now also perform alongside Colombian popstar Shakira, US soul singer Alicia Keys and other local and international artists.
Somali-born hip-hop artist K'Naan and a youth choir from Soweto township were also added to the bill, which also includes John Legend and Black Eyed Peas from the US and several West African acts.
World Cup organising body FIFA and concert promoters Control Room drew fire from South African artists after first announcing a line-up that included only three local acts - two rock groups, BLK JKS and The Parlotones and folk singer Vusi Mahlasela.
The gig, which takes place in Soweto's Orlando Stadium a day before the opening game in the Cup between South Africa and Mexico, will be broadcast to television viewers worldwide.
The proceeds from the concert will be donated to a FIFA campaign to build 20 centres for football and social development in under-privileged communities across Africa.
Legendary South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, popular Afropop band Freshlyground and the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will now also perform alongside Colombian popstar Shakira, US soul singer Alicia Keys and other local and international artists.
Somali-born hip-hop artist K'Naan and a youth choir from Soweto township were also added to the bill, which also includes John Legend and Black Eyed Peas from the US and several West African acts.
World Cup organising body FIFA and concert promoters Control Room drew fire from South African artists after first announcing a line-up that included only three local acts - two rock groups, BLK JKS and The Parlotones and folk singer Vusi Mahlasela.
The gig, which takes place in Soweto's Orlando Stadium a day before the opening game in the Cup between South Africa and Mexico, will be broadcast to television viewers worldwide.
The proceeds from the concert will be donated to a FIFA campaign to build 20 centres for football and social development in under-privileged communities across Africa.
