Hillcrest College - Marimba Challenge Cup Winner

Vocal & Instrumental Eisteddfod 2017
Marimba Challenge Cup winner
Hillcrest College

[@lovely7669]

Thats my son there! ...Simkae ....well done boy boy

[@KingDeeeeerp]

Lovely Tembani your boy and all of them did awesome. It looks like they had so much fun! They killed it! Congrats to your son and the whole group!

[@Chowder7116]

Does he uuse reddit

[@KingDeeeeerp]

Chowder7116 no idea, but that's where I found this video lol

[@tickleachicken6638]

Amazing! I'm not sure which one he is but they are all so talented! You must be very proud!

[@michaelmullins1448]

Hillcrest won't be taking it home again Fletcher is on fire

[@p3tru5hka-ch0rd9]

The guy on the far left makes me so happy.

[@KingDeeeeerp]

Aaron Newitt me to lol, me to

[@kimberlyaly]

He have level styles.

[@Xeno87]

If that guy has a "I just had sex"-dance, I want to see it.

[@chichimariza9213]

me too especially on the 1st piece

[@benmorrow2352]

The first thing that came to mind was "Carlton going apeshit on the bass marimba". I've watched this about 20 times and it makes me happier every time

[@ayabongamaduna4310]

SA people let's gather here and Love Zim😍

[@fraum.udnmiin630]

Who are still here in 2021? I keep watching this. I can't get tired of it.

[@emmanuelmashakada7483]

Am still here in 2024 😂

[@hunterbauer4320]

I just want to be as happy as the guy on the left

[@yoidkldk]

Find that thing that puts the same fire in your veins

[@stanleyaloo2912]

Try playing marimba😅it worked for the guy in the left😂

[@georgendebele4241]

@@stanleyaloo2912 sssßaaázaŹZZZSSß

[@admina202]

😁😄

[@grahampalmer9337]

! Both the fellows at the back. You just can't see the other because of his colleagues in front. 😁

[@stefspijk]

One of the happiest things on KZbin... ive seen this so many times and it still makes me feel good every damn time.

[@randomuser-oh2fw]

agreed:)

[@randomuser-oh2fw]

sorry bout the delay of timexD

[@ChildofYAH]

The beauty of Africa and its people ❤️

[@abigailmadzivanzira8726]

Me too hey

[@Dallaboyz224]

Im just wondering where this guys are today with all their talent.This a gem and they deserved to be promoted like a world tour or performing at some prestigious world's festivals

[@tawongatamirepi2086]

You start to wonder. They’re special.

[@ernestMdube]

Unfortunately or fortunately, they took up other careers such as engineering, accounting, medicine or other special ones. Such breed of students are gifted academically as well so they take up other routes. They are special indeed. Big up to them.

[@tosin0911]

They probably work in banks, and oil company or in engineering firms. That's just how things work in the African context.

[@chiyenyumba7135]

​@@ernestMdubekikkkk 😂😂😂 if they had formed a marimba band they would certainly go places beyond your limited imagination of the careers you just mentioned.

[@raideepu4]

World without African music is nothing. Respect African music the pride of the world.

[@erickikuwa3418]

Pure awesomeness. Applauds from Kenya.

[@1helluvawomen]

The one in the back on the left, is on a whole other level🤣🤣🤣

[@OsKaRR]

He's got energy for dayyyyys!

[@thishanweera]

I have been watching this video for many years and each and every time I watch it always feel like I am watching it for the first time. Such a talented bunch of kids!! Love from Sri Lanka!

[@munirah3545]

Damn now this is what we call Africa where everything is natural 🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰

[@samkelisumusamakombe5448]

I played marimba grade 2-7. Watching these boys just made me miss it so so so very much.

[@kudzaichitsa4826]

Same here bro

[@samkelisumusamakombe5448]

@@kudzaichitsa4826 I'm a sis 😅😅😅

[@bubblegummers84]

You should start playing again. You played it for so long, I bet the memory is still there, like riding a bike!!! 🙌🏾💪🏾

[@TafadzwaMuchabaiwa]

I eventually stopped in Form 3 when i started noticing girls!!!! Lol

[@gristc]

Always a joy to watch performers who are genuinely enjoying themselves.

[@Stephanie-tr3vd]

I love this, but "Happy Feet" guy is my favorite!!!! He has some serious joy in his soul!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@petermcgarry4286]

Just shows the joy and talent of Zimbabwe! A precious jewel of Africa

[@StarCrystal9]

Besides the killings in recent past....😢

[@nishwithdilani]

One of the happiest videos on Internet is from Zimbabwe.. Thats why you shouldn't have any stereotypes about anything. Greetings from Sri Lanka ..

[@zakkcoetzee472]

To the guy on the left: skill deserves applause, but style deserves respect. Sleezy AF !!

[@lorrainedebeer2338]

Its a whole vibe. Mamma Africa's heart blossomed as they played. Tears, every damn time. So proud!

[@karentannenbaum1589]

Absolutely blessed to have this in my inbox this AM as part of my CNN newsletter.....wow, I am blown away by the talent and athleticism...yes, athleticism here! Amazing and talented young men, who will never know how many times I watched this...everytime, I noticed something new and inspirational. What energy and enthusiasm. Love it!

[@admina202]

That's beautiful of you

[@frederickabeauchard7905]

WOW❗️You gentlemen have made my day! If your performance is an indication of what Zimbabwe is like, filled with energy and joyfulness, I hope I’m born there in my next life. Thank you🙏🕊

[@clotildah2821]

Ohh yes thankyou im proudly Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 we a naturally happy people

[@tapiwakuzoraunye765]

5years later im still emotionally intrigued by the sombre intro

[@lewiswaocs]

It gets better n better as the yrs go

[@kyleohara8700]

I’d pay money and watch this live.

[@moeketsintamane9058]

I second your idea 🎉

[@tyrellchibvongodze3566]

This is one of the instruments I wish I had played in my younger years. The adrenalin rush is just madness even from just listening to it. Awesome performance boys, enjoyed your energy too much!

[@shakzac3240]

Love you guys ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Music and music instruments started all from Africa, infact everything started with African, all the other people use them and not just that they're also want to claim the ownership without shame, but African keep proving them wrong. Keep lying in your movies and in your madia it is not going to make you half of Africans

[@christinabrandt7033]

You are GLOBAL now, young men! Can't wait to see you on stage in the U.S.!

[@gavinboot4810]

These kids knock some prejudice out of me,,the loose bodied rhythm is something no other race can do,,definitely one of Africa's gifts,,

[@wendyh3891]

Awesome! I love marimba & kettle drum music ❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦 Congratulations you deserved the win! Keep it up

[@fenwickgoodes581]

OMG I can't believe how awesome that performance was. Can't believe it was 4 years ago. Both my children Bevin and Kersty Goodes were boarders there in the 90's. Blessing Mwale please keep me updated with special events like this. Going to show it to friends and family.

[@bigbluburry7450]

its so cool how these instruments where like, traditional african instrument, meaning that like way back in like idk 1250, they were able to vibe with this stuff, so cool

[@BrokenCompass502]

Well done! Here in Guatemala the national instrument is the marimba - you should come here to Guatemala and show off your skills, it would be much appreciated in this country.

[@darrylmuchinguri242]

Lol. We should come hey

[@Loreman72]

Huh? But it came from Africa? Wow!

[@preciousndlovu9021]

@@darrylmuchinguri242 Hi Darryl are you part of this group I would like to assist young artists to come and play in Australia

[@darrylmuchinguri242]

@@preciousndlovu9021 Hie Precious, Good to hear from you. YES I am part of the group and we would love to travel to Australia and perform for you guys!! Here is my email [e-mail] Please do get in touch

[@preciousndlovu9021]

@@darrylmuchinguri242 cool will email you

[@tatendamangava4569]

What makes me soo happy is the level of happiness they got as they are playing our very own mad shona vibes.. this just gave me life

[@rgbsenioradvisor5078]

This reminds me of playing in a steel band. The rush, being with your fellow players, and enjoying the music while performing is a rush like no other.

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

I was going to make this same comment

[@anthonyreis3533]

Trinidadians? :O

[@lystraallicock695]

My thoughts exactly, and I voiced as much a few minutes ago in my comment, although I do not play the Steel Pan, the National Instrument of my country of Trinidad and Tobago. Proud to be a Trini 😄!

[@bubblegummers84]

Steel pans are absolutely wonderful too, I wonder how a steel pan and marimba performance would sound??? Maybe that's why we have never seen them together, it might just be too much magic for us to comprehend 😍!!!

[@ver-seabudar4478]

My days, KZbin algorithms you've done it again!

[@sspider7846]

They need to re-do this..this is awesome..watched it 7 years ago and enjoyed it all over again.

[@freedommukutulu6630]

No wonder why I am proud to be🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@gratitude8107]

I wonder why people put dislikes for such a beautiful piece of work

[@tendaimtizva6404]

I wonder

[@hookyhook6006]

I am not from Zimbabwe nor have I ever been there, but this is just astoundingly splendid and showed me the true meaning of life: have fun.

[@DuncanRawlinson]

Legends! Applauding from Canada!

[@PlatinumEmpres]

Proud moments of any parent represented by these fantastic children.. well done boys Wow … ❤zimbabwe is blessed in so many ways

[@theSpawnofChaoswashere]

*This video can cure depression.*

[@admina202]

True trust me

[@brendatsvanhu2650]

I agree 💯

[@samsonpeter1434]

Sure

[@yardleyj9391]

Hahaha. Yessss

[@dibidibadibidibou]

As a white guy, I really envy black people for their ability to feel and express joy and happiness in its pure and tribal state, that's amazing!

[@m.jenkins7015]

This is definitely the happiest and most uplifting video I've seen!!! When need a lift the guy on the left does the trick with his joyful energy!!

[@Dev.0191]

Much appreciation from Kenya ❤️💯💯

[@johnhorton1516]

This is so so cool , that I don't even know what to say. The boy at the back deserves a special mention. Thumbs up to the whole crew.

[@vrcombat8587]

I keep listening to this on repeat. I find it extremely relaxing and uplifting. Happy music!!!

[@mmike855]

Same!!

[@anthonyreis3533]

Same

[@donnastucker859]

Please try out for America's Got Talent. You are AMAZING!!!!

[@Officalpeterzipporah]

Love that beats...much love from Nigeria

[@Jymm]

This brought a smile to my face! Thanks!

[@roblox2.021]

Ok

[@bubblegummers84]

The talent from these boys is magic, that wonderful joy is radiating beyond the performance, nothing like it! Zimbos being amazing - I want to now learn how to play the marimba 🇿🇼 🙌! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment!

[@cherylnsanders9712]

Thank you for giving such joy to the world. Please never think that modern music has no place for this music. Make A Place!💜🎶💚

[@nigelmauchaza9821]

This is marimba taken to another level...🔥🤍 Mad admiration...💯

[@EMZ_LAFREE]

Wow one of the best thing I av ever come across on u tune..... amazing

[@claudetteking6198]

O my,pure energy! I thoroughly enjoyed this, sitting on my couch;I couldn't stay still,I salute 🙏 you,young men,keep reaching for the stars.

[@lystraallicock695]

Don't know which were the schools you vanquished, but from what I've seen here, there's no doubt you young men are Winners! What a scintillating performance! Reminds me of the Steel Orchestras of my native country of Trinidad and Tobago. Play on!!!

[@rebeccaredletter]

These guys are amazing! LOVE the enthusiasm of Denzel - back left. He just can’t hold it in!🤩🙌🏻🥰

[@sharonmacleod5758]

This absolutely made my day. What a breath of fresh air in these troubled times. Thank you for Canmore, Canada

[@michamash]

ZIMBABWE STAND UP ✌🤙

[@dopep8074]

YES ✌

[@captainkahlari7501]

Who is still here those kids nailed it 👌👌👌 Perfecto

[@drbeeper2559]

Used to play marimba myself, this just made me so happy.

[@30firebirds]

Just stumbled on this. What skill and talent! These young men deserve the highest accolades for their work, and the joy they bring to audiences.

[@olayinkakayode9752]

Just watching this and I am convinced once again that good music is universal.

[@rutendorusemo4792]

This sound is unmatched. You need a renunion and tour the world. It does not matter which careers u took. we need your sound.

[@ToadNL]

This bring an smile to my face everytime i watch it. But I really would like to know what they are saying (translated). I just love the energy they give !

[@JeaniemaiJenkins-cl7qm]

Am from Nigeria, my mom is from the North so we always play this in Church, nothing like this going with the song

[@aelingalathynius6239]

I play marimba omg that made me so happy, it gave me chillssssss

[@TrudyHaralampiev]

Too cool for school. Awesome

[@tendaimtizva6404]

100 likes.

[@Themaskedtalker]

I take it this is when the competition stopped being a competition!!!! Fantastic performance👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kgpeace30]

Hahaha. Yeah i agree

[@DG-iw3yw]

Always gives me a boost when i am down!

[@helianthusannuus9728]

Madre mía..... Ángeles tocando música preciosa, los ame 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@pradyumntiwari7111]

Listening them 6th day straight... They are awesome.

[@chalandamiller450]

Well done! I didn't know that I needed this in my life! Joy in a time of pandemic 😍❤️❤️

[@ummmokay9169]

Amazing talent!!! I could listen to this all day long! Great job!

[@pendletonbrian]

Very cool. While they all seem very good, the young man on the far left's enthusiasm brought a smile to my face. So, thank you!

[@zreeder21]

I can watch these videos all day long. That happiness is contagious. The soul each player puts into the sound just resonates so beautifully. I was certainly born into the wrong culture.

[@igor2302]

This was amazing! Love the energy of the guy on the left side.

[@okodiequame6281]

Those who gave thumbs down... i wonder how perfect they are in life... wet blankets

[@christines1924]

😭😭😭😭 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL JOYOUS SOUND! and beautiful young men playing it

[@joellenhousego4639]

I have watched this hundreds of times- this is the meaning of life! Right there, delivered by these brilliant kids.

[@chengetopasipanodya9599]

This is just so beautiful. It's mind-blowing and inspiring. 👏👏👏 The energy the posses and the spirit. Beautiful

[@gloriaadu5485]

Love it it is a pleasure to see young men doing great Tangs with their live's they will go far in this not so healthy world, don't let any thing or person steer you in the wrong way.

[@JRoccan]

A wish there was a audio version of this, it’s so good!!

[@Clauriffo]

fromyoutubetomp3.com

[@ohiomack]

Man this is beautiful 2021!!

[@Aguirremari0]

I need help. Can't stop watching this. So good vibes! Makes me happy. Thank you 9gag.

[@tastylee9045]

It was an hour to have these guys as my seniors back in high school 😊

[@tanabroadbent9010]

What a perfect start to my morning! I defy you to watch this and not bounce in your chair. Thank you, boys!

[@jeyakumarbonifas246]

Wow, i am smiling the whole way! Thanks!!

[@anthonyreis3533]

The guys in the background who were jamming to the music and stood up for them at the end are the real MVPs

[@johanstreulens7639]

Great performance! Keep on surprising the world. ( From Belgium.)

[@yourbutler9988]

the most talented people on earth - Africans.

[@CJintheHouse]

I just feel so happy n excited when I watch their performance!

[@irispereyra4780]

Amazing talent! So wonderful to see these young men using their God given talents ❤

[@glenburua4634]

This is the best Marimba performance I have ever watched.

[@nelbrewster]

Started my day with this. It will be a good day now. NY

[@orbitunderground4475]

FANTASTIC!!! great energy and talent from Upstate New York, USA

[@sachilee8923]

Heeey neighbor I’m watching this from my newsfeed from upstate ny as well😊

[@JeromeMakiti]

Damn, I have never marimbas played this beautifully. Wow, this is great!

[@davidkinzer6732]

Goodness gracious, that is amazing. Now I'm off to teach my students how to play "Hot Cross Buns" on the xylophone...

[@emmamays]

Not sure how I ended up here, but glad I did 😂

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Wonderful! Made me smile from ear to ear this morning! Fine African boys, so talented. All those years of practicing are paying off!

[@neemaborji17]

I can't dance or play an instrument and these guys do both at the same time. Bravo

[@SuperAchtung]

So much fun! You guys are talented and awesome! Love from New Zealand!