Mandela Medley (Symphonic Soweto) - Wouter Kellerman (Flute) & Soweto Gospel Choir

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Mandela Medley from our new album 'Symphonic Soweto - Tribute to Nelson Mandela' with the Soweto Gospel Choir.

This is a medley consisting of two freedom songs, dedicated to Nelson Mandela. The name ‘Rolihlahla’ (meaning “pulling the branch of a tree” or colloquially “troublemaker”) was the isiXhosa birth name given to Mandela. This powerful revolutionary song calls on the “troublemaker” to speak to the leadership of the African National Congress about the plight of the people, whilst at the same time criticizing the apartheid leadership. This composition portrays the troublemaker’s transition to the brave one and eventually the champion of human rights.

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Mzansi Freedom Songs
Video directed by: Darrell James Roodt
Video produced by: Tholsi Pillay and Wouter Kellerman
Video edited by: Leon Gerber

Special thanks:
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Constitution Hill Prison (ConHill)
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Photos of Nelson Mandela copyrighted by Louise Gubb ©
Madiba Quote: 4 October 1996, recorded message for the Round Square campaign

CREDITS:
Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Choir: Soweto Gospel Choir
Orchestra: KZN Philharmonic
Bass: Victor Masondo
Drums: David Klassen
Guitar: Cameron Ward
Mzansi Freedom Songs
Produced by JB Arthur, Wouter Kellerman, Diniloxolo Ndlakuse and Ricky Kej
Arranged and orchestrated by JB Arthur
Vocal arrangement by Diniloxolo Ndlakuse
KZN Philharmonic recorded by Richard Mitchell and Elvis Gangiah at the Playhouse Recording Studios in Durban, South Africa
KZN Philharmonic conducted by JB Arthur
KZN Philharmonic produced by Wouter Kellerman
Choir recorded by Richard Mitchell, RM Recordings at SABC M3 studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Choral performance produced by JB Arthur
Choir conducted by Mazwe Mhlongo
Rhythm section and lead vocals recorded and produced by JB Arthur at Joe’s Garage in Johannesburg, South Africa
Flute recorded by Wouter Kellerman and JB Arthur

As one of South Africa’s foremost musicians and pioneer flute players, Wouter Kellerman has achieved a number of notable career milestones for his flute songs, flute music and flute covers of popular songs. He is known for composing beautiful and relaxing music, as well as meditation music. Included in his list of many awards and nominations is a prestigious Grammy® Award, multiple South African Music Awards (SAMA) and the Global Peace Song Award for a solo flute piece for Nelson Mandela called “The Long Road”.

#WouterKellerman

[melainekamdem]

My love for South African songs! God! Why do I love them so much! Southafricans what have you given or done to the world especially me. I now sing in Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho etc 😁😁. I like the culture! 😊😘 who will invite me to South Africa please!😭. I need new friends from there! Something so unique about this man. I like the way South Africans still hype him even though he is no more. If all our legends were being hyped like this we will know more of our history (African history) than the white man's history seriously!. He must be smiling from where he is, his people haven't forgotten about him!🙌🏽😊! #gratefulhearts

[miriamponja]

Wow, this is a very emotional song about a great leader Sir Mandela. Thumbs up and God bless all of you.

[kojosparkschannel]

I just love everything about South Africa, their passion for their culture and patriotism. I always cry when I listen to their songs in their language. Enjoying this from Ghana

[nelsonquinton]

Thank you Soweto gospel choir n Mr Wouter for a beautiful song to tribute our TATA MANDELA

[sakiusasusu]

Love all the way from Fiji very emotional song and a great leader rest high Sir Mandela you left a footprint which will never fade .

[joelkozi]

Je suis ivoirien j'aime cette musique. Je la trouve vraiment magnifique !!!!

[jonaslaurince]

Wow so touching and so vibrant
May God bless South Africa, all Africa and my country Haiti HT
We need a "Mandela"

[keziaholooh]

It's the flute for me can't get enough it

[LevaianiZephaniah]

A proper tribute to the Father of the Nation, rest in God’s eternal light and love Nelson Mandela.

[michaeljunior]

Your voice, the message, the guys have to sound so to this type of music ....love u all are awesome

[steviewaqa]

Brought tears to our eyes looking back at the past and what this great Man has done for your country. A real father of the nation.

Sending our love all the way from Fiji.

[PAMELAMOSE]

Wouter Kellerman....you really making a mark in SA much appreciated by all of us👐👐👏👏 Wow Madiba was going to love. Your music🎶🎵🎼you did a great work even on Mama Winnie Mandela's Memorial service wow

[faanengaaw]

crying all da way frm da Pacific islands of Micronesia.... 🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲
i love tata Madiba !!!

[sj]

Wow wonderful performance/song and a great tribute to Nelson Mandela. Thank you very much. You are a blessing from God. Well done.💯

[malickbakhoum]

Tata madiba the father of africa....brilliant wouter kellerman the grammy !!!!

[noemiacaldeira]

Houter Kellerman, parabéns por manejar com uma habilidade extraordinária esse instrumento musical, um abraço.

[tsholofelomakhoma]

Such an awesome song in honouring our hero, siyabonga Tata#SowetoGospelRocks

[margarethsaramaki]

Thank u guys!! I remember Tata Mandela and his late wife Winnie visited Tanzania 1994 the place called Mazimbu in Morogoro

[marthacain]

Papa Africa, & we loved, we witnessed his journey to freedom~ his service was not to Africa & her people...his sacrifice...taught us all what one good man, even w/ a frail heart, could do~

[MrUtnab]

Wouter this album is a spiritual journey and great preservation of our music. You're a genius