History Of House music review: Pure sunset joy
The Soweto Gospel Choir and DJ Groove Terminator collaborate on this musical history of house music

Is there a better place to be than The Fantail (Gluttony’s outdoor arena) on a warm Adelaide night at sunset, as one of the world’s greatest gospel choirs belt out banger after banger?
History Of House’s format is simple: DJ Groove Terminator and The Soweto Gospel Choir take an up-for-anything audience through their version of a potted history of house, song by song. They start with a few classics to get things moving: ‘Ride On Time’ is a particular highlight. Then they roam through disco and 80s classics, with a bit of Prince, a bit of Whitney and, of course, a dollop of Donna Summer. Next stop: Chicago House for a whistle-stop tour of the classics, including ‘Can You Feel It?’ and The Soweto Gospel Choir’s own version of ‘Good Life’.

There’s not a dud in the set and this choir can do no wrong: 13 voices in perfect harmony, a joyful explosion of music and dance. As DJ Terminator reminds us, house music’s message was one of liberation and freedom – an a cappella opening of ‘Nelson Mandela’ raises the hairs on the back of the arm – and tonight, everyone is free to feel good. That translates to both crowd and choir, who never stop moving from beginning to end.
History Of House, Gluttony, until 17 March (not 21 February; 4 & 6, 12—14 March), 8.20pm).