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!)

[@profMaximvs]

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

[@SincerelyPearlM]

I was about to say this, thank you for saying it for me.

[@johnflynn344]

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

[@freightlinefanrsa7282]

We are one people my Canadian sister. Hope you are well.

[@johnflynn1918]

@@freightlinefanrsa7282 Thank you for asking. I am well and happy you know me as a sister but I am happily your brother. Cheers from Ottawa Canada

[@johnflynn1918]

God’s blessing again.

[@cloudgames2284]

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

[@descartesjunior4207]

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!!

[@liviacostapereira7138]

Definitely!! I'm a big fan, more than ten years, and they saved me from the worst moments in my life. It would be a dream have them performing in Brazil!

[@lithembavelleman8259]

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...

[@tonyhunt9980]

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

[@richardlogan1021]

Maybe you GAINED most of Friday afternoon?

[@hopeworldenthusiast1114]

I'm watching their stuff on a Friday afternoon as well😂

[@andilesibawu2711]

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👋🤞

[@michaelroebuck1340]

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 .

[@BD-hz3ol]

She MUST Go to this school, That is so Beautiful

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

What a blessing

[@lulut7362]

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

[@michaelroebuck1340]

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

[@jeanetteb2347]

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

[@angelotlawrence]

Loads more. Search for Tygerberg Children's choir. University of Pretoria Camerata, Nelson Mandela Metro University, Stellenbosch Libertas choir. South Africa love to sing!

[@johannhammann894]

You must also listen to Tuks Camarata, Indodana and Bawu

[@richardlogan1021]

Cape Town Youth Choir; Drakensberg; Soweto; and many more

[@siviwenjajula5844]

In conclusion, just listen to Varsity Sing it's South African university choir's

[@sthe_zar6341]

It's in the water we drink 🇿🇦🤣.

[@nthabingozwana8452]

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.

[@frankie7529]

This is what South Africa was supposed to be. It took a while but we're getting there now. No other country has this mix of culture.

[@pietervorster5690]

Incorrect, America has much greater mix of cultures.

[@lolakepi]

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

[@richardlogan1021]

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

[@emptycell]

There is no rainbow nation. Don’t delude yourself

[@richardlogan1021]

@@emptycell I said that it is "in this choir", which was virtually all white not so many years ago. I intentionally did not say the SA has gotten to Mandela's dream. The Rainbow Nation exists as a dream, a hope, for most South Africans, not a reaity yet. There is still too much racial separation, too much grinding poverty among most blacks, and many divisions and problems.

[@pearljantjies2562]

Yesss

[@kenbee1957]

Astonishing choir is exactly the right word

[@kenbee1957]

​@@emptycell English comprehension isn't a strong suit of yours, is it?

[@iDrGhouth]

Love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 such an incredible performance.

[@deucielbendecastroesouza4860]

Maravilha!

[@richardlogan1021]

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.

[@justinbadimo6296]

I wish I could see this live

[@suerowland7463]

Me too!

[@rosiek2287]

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

[@Victor-qu1dl]

Your dreams are valid, reach out to them. You'll get in!

[@thanidu]

The harmonies are on fire. Awesome arrangement

[@100kingk]

Hahaha I over thought it . I thought you meant Hermione's coz they sound megical . The sopranos go so high. I feel a little embarrassed it was so obvious and I over thought 🤦🏾

[@suerowland7463]

I never tire of listening to this choir, they always give me goosebumps. I'd love to see them live.

[@innpower428]

The best choir ever ❤️

[@carinawessels7232]

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.

[@kgosigaditee1153]

They deserve more credit😍😍 THIS IS WHAT WE CALL MUSIC 👌👏

[@wimdreijer2138]

Zo geweldig goed deze jeugd onder leiding van André van der Merwe . Heb direct heimwee Zuid Afrika .👍👍👍👍

[@emilianogualdieri4930]

Absolutely amazing. You guys truly blow my mind away everytime I listen to you. Greetings from Uruguay.

[@bathandwatuntulwana6192]

God bless South Africa

[@stshepangeoffrey6585]

Andre van der Merve is the best

[@rego3377]

So many goosebump worthy moments. I will never get over this choir!

[@KZYoshida]

You are amazing and inspirational. Your musicality is first rate and selection of music wonderfully appropriate. Your performances of Baba Yetu, Die Donker and African gospel music leave me wanting more. You have an extraordinary director who is remarkable and professional with his connection with each member of the choir. I think of you along with other South Africans--Nelson Mandela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Miriam Makaba, Nadine Gordimer, Trevor Noah, Hugh Masakea, and honorary South African Paul Simon. As an American (Seattle), you give me great hope for the future that it is possible to overcome racism and political strife even in the USA.

[@Chilli_plays_uno]

My favourite was "Amavolovolo" song. I loved it soooooo much! So glad I subscribed!💖💖

[@user-gi4yc5wt7h]

Arafina Mensah Super

[@louislumbala8831]

What is the title of this song?

[@PeCon81]

Perfect! Great singing, great music, great quality! Just perfect!

[@labadee]

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

[@angelaogeto636]

Powerful music💯💯💯 Big up Andre van der Merwe and of course Stellenbosch university choir 💯💯💕💕💕💕💕

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

This virus cannot hurt a child of God that lives from mother Earth Amen in the holy Spirit

[@Alilocsss]

i think i just exhausted my store of goosebumps... oh my!!! never ever have i seen or heard something more beautiful. God richly bless you for blessing my heart

[@zizi5137]

😂🤣😂 @exhausting your store of goosebumps

[@johnflynn344]

I studied in a school of music in Toronto Canada from age 10 to 19. I I have enjoyed singing for many and have done some Directing of cho

[@ziyandagandilanga5587]

I just don't get enough of watching them👌👌💗

[@user-lk1fy9ny7r]

my eyes and ears haven't seen and heard such amazing choir. so sweet 😋 💖 💓 💕

[@sthe_zar6341]

May 2022,now they need to go and set fire on the AGT stage just like the Ndlovu Youth Choir did ♥️🇿🇦🙏🏾.

[@manqobakunene741]

I hope to join this choir when I come for my postgraduate studies at SU and utilize my singing talent, their music is always uplifting

[@cookiessprite]

What an incredible performance. The mimicking of the train whistle at the end! Man, I'm emotional.

[@Pearly056]

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

[@pinkynjapha5033]

Can may be AGT, gives this choir a chance to show case its talent not for winning but to give them a world stage, US we love you, no choir like you.

[@soleilmg6]

Well done and moving performance 🌍👌🏾🙌🏾

[@iatuhaire369]

I loved the train song. Sooo beautiful!

[@IkechukwuNwagboso]

Stellenbosch University Choir gives us a glimpse of what singing in heaven looks like......Such amazing voice, and I love the bass on the background.... It looks as if God himself is speaking.

[@emmanuelhyacinth3766]

This choir is everything that describes BEAUTIFUL ! Goodness me !

[@jescadeborah720]

This choir is amazing

[@voicemediapack5465]

4 min But it seemed like I was watching a Full Movie. Very Entertaining. Very Inspiring

[@agreementmokoena6381]

Beautiful music indeed the diversity kopana ke matla

[@tomtheriault4589]

These young musicians sing with such excelling sound and soul, putting body and spirit into play. In my many years of loving and making music, I’ve never heard or seen ANYTHING comparable. My heartfelt thanks to each one and to their incredible director, who guides this treasure of talent with understated brilliance.

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

as long as I'm in the world the Father the son and the holy Spirit has a voice in the world a living voice of the living God amen

[@bomishinga]

Goose bumps on "Bahleli bonke etilongweni" yhuuuu huys...

[@leyamoon9851]

This is THE dream choir. Chill enough to have the conductor sitting on the ground a huge a mount of joy and movement and the voices of angels

[@mkdempisi]

And these is this girl, and she is the only girl I can recognize from 2 years back "say something" song she is beautiful, she can sing this very thin voice 🙈🙈🙈 ugirl womlungu undenzela amasimba niyeva 💕

[@chrishodgson6302]

What a remarkable performance. Thank you.

[@gabrieltremarin3820]

Eu sou brasileiro, cada vez que escuto a música de vocês parece que entra em meu corpo, faz a corrente sanguínea se acalmar, o coração se aqueta, tudo para, aí vem os arrepios, nesse momento eu tenho a certeza de que vocês como um coral e cantores são incríveis, maestro parabéns !!

[@vosibaliso9679]

What a beautiful rainbow, with such heavenly voices. Andre is awesome.

[@AnaissN]

Amazing!!! You blew my mind. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 !

[@chishamisochemvura2936]

Well blended voices

[@commscompany1502]

Chishamiso Chemvura yes this is one of their best qualities

[@WHUFC71]

So perfect and so beautiful!!

[@drclassic5664]

This choir is wonderful ❣️

[@aminahkhan4082]

I've got goosebumps all over my body

[@catholicvibemusic3151]

dis is exciting too much dis new style of dancing you make more perfect and amazing guys keep on fire . u will be the best choir in the world next time

[@PrinceLuLu]

Beautiful as ever. The song is nice too

[@dorotagregor6390]

Wspaniala aranżacja,przepiękne,zgrane głosy, Śpiewanie i choreografia to trudne do wykonania,Aby wykonać taki utwór wraz z aranżacją trzeba być profesjonalistą. Wielkie brawa dla wykonawców i dyrygenta !!!Jesteście THE BEST !!!Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski:)))

[@dorotagregor6390]

Zapomniałam dodać,że dykcja w każdym wykonywanym utworze jest per-fek-cyj-na !!! Bardzo mało ludzi tak wyraźnie śpiewa. GRATULACJE !!!

[@edinaedina4340]

I think Andre van der Merwe is a greater magician than David Copperfield.

[@sethuroman2685]

Tede

[@mweli.4617]

He is wonderful ❤

[@pearljantjies2562]

Class act

[@MsSlucyna]

Exactly

[@sthe_zar6341]

He truly is the greatest 🇿🇦🙌🏾.

[@bibekdas7449]

Wow! It's been a long time since I heard some South African choir!

[@IgnatiousMarekolleMahlokwane]

Nice and awesome medley. Bravo to the academia.

[@martinmiosga9517]

danke für diesen Gesang

[@annapaula3858]

Greetings from Mauritius. Love you ❤️❤️❤️ Wonderful choir! Stay blessed

[@drluthandosiboya2550]

Yoh, the choreography. Wow

[@28pantycelyn]

Hey guys I’m running out of words not being an academic all I can say from my heart PURE MAGIC

[@gihsaldanha2273]

Maravilhoso!!!! Abraços do Brasil!

[@davemcghie7297]

wow what a choir love u guys much love keep the music of african alive

[@chibaby800]

Wow just wow

[@angemariekalonji1265]

Vous avez des voix magnifiques, à chaque fois que je vous écoute c’est juste waouh 😍

[@ayo.mbali_]

Beautiful

[@ekaterinad6727]

Боже мой! Это потрясающе! С любовью из России! OMG! It's amazing! With love from Russia!!!

[@victorvitus5593]

Please someone should help me with the lyrics of this song 🙏

[@klausmair2807]

Absolutlie amazing!!! 🥰👍👍👍!

[@marlossiqueira]

Greetings from Brazil. You guys are amazing. So beautiful song and voices. Any chance to perform in Brazil?

[@gasantalbertyn]

Wow this is beautiful. I am a Visual Arts teacher and love the opportunity to engage my kids at school with such beautiful Art. A school in Western Cape.

[@morgannejenkings2907]

That's amazing..perfect coordination

[@elijahogolah1497]

This is so nice to watch.

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

Love joy peace and happiness to all in the name of the Father the son and the holy Spirit his will shall be done owners as it is in heaven amen

[@vanessadigashu3322]

Soprano🔥👏🏻🙌🏼 I stan!

[@gloriatshabalala3619]

The choir for all seasons.

[@yvonnelenders5986]

Brilliant! Bravo!

[@peterpenny1758]

Just beautiful

[@conchalisabela]

Até as flores nos vestidos das mulheres foram pensadas aos detalhes!!! Lindo!!!!!

[@prestonbahaisecretary6104]

More than any music I've ever listened to this gives me HOPE - that black and white can unite in harmony!

[@virginegwayi9076]

Lots of love

[@senkapasic2207]

Prekrasno pjevaju, super dirigenta ❤️❤️❤️

[@navtiemma8699]

you guys are amazing. you just made my with this

[@ileene.b.anyona.888]

Amazing

[@yeoworld]

Just speechless and priceless! Wow 😮

[@theoceansandthesky]

Bravo! That was incredible!

[@d.a.nicholaus]

watching this on 22/6/2019. Uploaded 2 hours ago!

[@FailCommando]

22/6/2019

[@bigteddymungai1731]

This song Africa Medley the harmony akiyaooo ooooo

[@ednaasse1110]

I can’t do without it anymore.

[@watsongondwe6577]

Wow this is life changing..keep it up there