About

Meet Our Director, Checo Tohomaso

The Sweet Soul Choir is led by a genuine Motown veteran who is a dynamic presence at rehearsals and on stage. He’s a thrill to be around.

Checo Tohomaso has played all over the world, with Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, and Lionel Richie, performing R&B in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

In 1985, Checo released his own gospel album, a true solo effort where he performed all the instruments himself. Following its success, he arrived in Vancouver for Expo 86, where he chose to continue his musical journey. He comes to Victoria every second Tuesday with his unique arrangements of the classic hits many of us still dance to. Checo leads in a style borne from the plantations, old churches, and the juke joints. No hand-held song sheets – hands are for clapping and snapping. And feet for dancing. Motown and Soul Music from Detroit to Memphis lives every Tuesday in Victoria.
In the words of the famous hit of 1972 by the Staple Singers; ‘I’ll Take You There’, Checo Tohomaso has been taking us somewhere for over 20 years.