Brenda Mtambo – My Grandmothers Hymns (Live)

Brenda Mtambo, the South African gospel powerhouse known for her commanding yet deeply expressive vocals, presents “My Grandmother’s Hymns (Live)” as more than a performance, it is heritage in sound. Rooted in South Africa’s choral gospel tradition, the song carries the texture of old church benches, layered harmonies, and faith passed down through women who prayed their beliefs into song. The title is literal and symbolic: these are hymns learned at her grandmother’s side, but they also represent spiritual foundations that refuse to fade. The live arrangement preserves the rawness of congregational worship, allowing her voice to move between strength and tenderness without losing control.

Following the emotional depth heard in some of her recent worship releases, Brenda leans again into authenticity rather than heavy production. The impact of this song lies in its familiarity; it reconnects listeners to the hymns that shaped their earliest understanding of God. It is not nostalgia for effect, it is restoration of spiritual memory. For audiences across generations, the song will feel grounding, reminding them that the faith that sustained their grandmothers can still sustain them now. Also listen to, Soweto Gospel Choir – Prayer For South Africa and South African Praise Medley – Halal Afrika