Some music was born out of a struggle against Apartheid, and many songs sustained Christians and gave them hope in dark times. The best worship music often comes from groups where relationship with each other in the group was primary, and the music they played secondary. One such group was Friends First . It drew together musicians from around the country whose primary aim was relationship with each other, across cultural, geographical and race barriers. Their ministry was to break down the prejudice and fear in people's hearts first, since it was this sin that sustained Apartheid, and would outlast the political structures of Apartheid.
Worship leads to obedience and availability.
At the same time as Friends First was forming, another group in Durban was writing and recording worship songs designed primarily for use in churches. Isi and Fini de Gersigny led this worship team, and have produced a number of albums that have inspired churches around the country, particularly those relating to New Covenant Ministries . Rhema church hosted the Integrity recordings in Johannesburg, and were inspired and encouraged to produce their own worship albums. Another group that also subscribes to this notion is The God Sessions from Durban. These two groups are participating in the Pulsate Worship Festival in early November.