African Medley - Stellenbosch University Choir

African Medley - Traditional South African, arranged by André van der Merwe

1. Amavolovolo (We are scared of the guns)
2. Nongqongqo (Our leaders are in jail) - Miriam Makeba
3. Bhombela (Look out, the train comes!)

[cloudgames]

I love that the conductor is sitting on the floor and everyone is dancing, it's such a casual and fun energy

[lithembavelleman]

This is extraordinary for a number of reasons: Stellenbosch University was, for most of its history, an Afrikaans and historically white university (meaning it did not allow black people as students during apartheid). This choir is singing songs that would have been banned during apartheid, particularly song 2 is an anti apartheid protest or "struggle" song. And the songs are in languages (isiXhosa and isiZulu) that are not native to a big chunk of the choristers, one assumes. Just amazing...

[profMaximvs]

This is, with NO doubts, the best choir in the world!
Congratz to every singer and to the conductor.
Regards from Brazil.

[johnflynn]

Choirs I now do most of my singing in the pews at church on Sundays. I have now not been at church for over a year because of COVID-19 and I am 83 years old. Two months ago I discovered this choir on You Tube. I now listen to it every year night before going to bed
What wonderful music. Cheers from Ottawa Canada. Love

[descartesjunior]

I just discovered this magnificent choir, which I saw is deservedly number 1 in the world. I'm here from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I discovered South Africa when I was 12 years old in 1982, it was another reality, and I've been following the country's historical evolution, very happy with everything they have achieved and produced. And this beautiful choir is a beautiful legacy for our increasingly complicated world. Congratulations on this talented work and the message of unity you convey!! I hope to be lucky enough to see you performing here in Brazil, because Brazilians need this message from you!!

[richardlogan]

Heartwarming to see Mandela's dream of the Rainbow Nation alive and well in this astonishing choir.

[andilesibawu]

SOUTH AFRICA IS A RAINBOW NATION(Thank you University of Stellenbosch )thank you Andre Van de Merve, united we stand👋👏👋👏👋👏👋🙏🙏🙏, in South Africa we are one👋🤞

[jeanetteb]

South African choirs seem to sing extremely well. This, the Rustenberger, the Ndlovu, incredible!

[michaelroebuck]

South Africa at its Best . Multi Cultural No Evil Here.

[lulut]

When life seems too dark, here's the light! Gratitude to all

[michaelroebuck]

I hope this type of video will inspire my granddaughter to push herself to obtain a place in this wonderful uni . I sent this to her this evening .She spending school holiday with us and a joy to have her here. Blessed to have 5 beautiful grandchildren living close to hand .

[tonyhunt]

I’ve lost most of Friday afternoon watching this marvellous choir and their equally marvellous choir master. Time well spent.

[carinawessels]

Dear singers, I thank you so much for this and other songs. I cannot help but always think: this is what the world should be like. All humans are siblings. Raise your souls, stop worrying about all the little daily angers.

[iDrGhouth]

Love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 such an incredible performance.

[richardlogan]

This great choir carries on a remarkable South African tradition, dating back centuries and given added life in the struggle against apartheid: That tradition is mobilizing the language of music and sending it into battle.

[labadee]

I don’t even know how I got here but this is incredible. Cheers from Canada

[rosiek]

Lord, one of my dreams is to sing in this choir 😭😭👏.

[lolakepi]

Love from Paris, France.
South Africa at its best, keep up the good work.
Magnifique !

[nthabingozwana]

Wow, wow, wow! When people come together to do what they love and defy all negativity. This gives me so much hope for this country. Thank you Andre, SU and the choir. I am bringing all my friends and family to the concert on 23 Sep in Pretoria.

[Pearly]

Andre van der Merwe and the choir are amazing. I love turning up the sound. Thank you for posting this wonderful group of singers.