Traces Gospel Choir is a small women’s group with roots in many continents. The choir is a diverse ensemble, with members of different musical backgrounds. Traces sing gospel and positive secular music, and is based in Oslo, Norway.

The history of Traces Gospel Choir

Traces Gospel Choir was founded in 2006 by Traces’ choir leader Tracee Lewis Meyn. Tracee, originally from Los Angeles, California, moved to Norway in 1999. Although she found work as a singer and teacher, she wanted to feel more at home and have a consistent, familiar musical base. Gathering the best singers she knew, she started Traces in 2006.

Taking cues from urban contemporary gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker and The Clark Sisters, as well as traditional gospel artists like Mahalia Jackson, Traces began building their repertoire, including secular music with positive messages, as well as other material.

The choir’s hallmark is a unique and organic blend of traditional African-American musical expression, R’nB, contemporary gospel, pop and rock.