Ndikhokhele Bawo sung by Arizona Repertory Singers

"Ndikhokhele Bawo" - arr. Michael Barrett
The text of Ndikhokhele Bawo comes from Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” and is in the Xhosa language. This Bantu language falls into the category of Nguni languages, the same umbrella that contains Zulu; Xhosa is one of the most widely spoken languages in South Africa. Michael Barrett, Director of Choral Music Studies at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, sets this sacred text in a large-scale ‘ternary' form, ABA. A solo soprano voice brings in the choir with a serene sense of hope and wonder. The women join in with the same soloistic style and the men accompany them in widely voiced homophony. The piece continues to grow in dynamics with a celebratory declaration.

[@annchido1391]

I'm here battling with anaemia. I believe the Lord will heal me in Jesus Christ's name . I thank Him that He still protects me.

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Our Lord Jesus Christ is our healer , he shall surely comfort you and be with you and will lead you out of this stage in life darling. May God continue be with you ❤❤

[@josepheniafe6851]

Amen

[@steenartdiy99]

@ann get well soon...He's seeing you through ❤❤

[@chiepol7746]

From South Africa and you sang this song so beautifully!!!!

[@vuyokazimthethwa]

They sang it okay... Doesn't compare to the original Tuks version

[@chiepol7746]

@@vuyokazimthethwa1. It's not a competition. There all people all over this world who just love and enjoy singing and people like myself who appreciate that. I've heard many versions of this song and I've enjoyed all of them. 2. Please remove your negative comment from my encouragement, I'm not here for that. You could have written directly under the video but here you are.

[@arsingers]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@fumanemolahlehi7814]

woo woo is so awesome

[@hosannazola8459]

Wow ! Be blessed 🎉

[@nomthandazomdlalose805]

Woooow! I'm South African, and I'm so proud of how beautifully this was arranged and delivered. Sounds heavenly ❣️ 🇿🇦

[@arsingers]

Thank you for your kind comments!

[@alicengcongwane5045]

Superb...beautiful singing.

[@tpmash]

Wonderful 🇿🇦! There’s something Celestial about this song! Not only is it a hymn, it’s a Prayer!!!

[@arsingers]

We appreciate your feedback!

[@herintuion88]

YES!!!

[@thembanxumalo987]

❤

[@richardsegami8429]

The great Oliver Tambo said "There is one race in the world, that's the Human Race" perfect 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶

[@simphiwemkhatshwa6779]

Take a bow! Nailed it, got the drum right! I love it!

[@arsingers]

Thanks so much!

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

I am obsessed with this song and have watched MANY versions of it performed on here and have to say that this is one of my absolute favorite. BEAUTIFUL!

[@bumpty9830]

Also a big fan of this song. Have you heard Phila Mpofu's version yet?

[@nothandoibrahim3832]

Language is not a barrier for sure these white guys are singing fluently esi zulu and this is nice guys oooow aaaal

[@dot510]

This is Nguni, the song is originally isiXhosa but they got it mixed up (Xhosa & Zulu!)

[@H.O.M939]

Beautiful voices, oh yes Lord, this is how heaven is going to look like, we will all have one voice just praising and worshipping God non stop, lots of love.

[@arsingers]

Thank you so much!

[@nontumbaleki9406]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@nomsabotha4591]

God is listening to this prayer .sang besutifully

[@mab0738]

Wow i'm speechless. You got everything right and more. As a South African i salute you

[@alicengcongwane5045]

This is very pleasing. You guys nailed it beautifully. Kudos! ...from SA with love! Music is truly universal.

[@paulinekuzwayo9904]

I still enjoy the song. It talks to my soul , thank you God Bless you

[@coolexio]

Proof once again that music has no accent

[@azaniabantu]

It has an accent You can't hear it But me as an African I can but they sing it is like me as African speaking English I can't be that tonal same like English but I can nail it like you

[@coolexio]

I am an African, and songs are generally not accented. There might be minor mispronounciations, but I detected no accent in this song, and I speak the language.

[@prophetmeyshakkhonde3189]

🇨🇩 From democratic republic of Congo 🥺 Waouh God bless you

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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@thatomarymokhothu203]

You guys did an amazing job at this, got the sounds that people find tricky as well if they are not Xhosa speakers. Wow! Keep up the good work.

[@ivykeitshweditse5863]

Are English people u gus are improving 💕🎊. I like this it's important to know other languages amen

[@jayromeo87]

ooooooh the ternors

[@simelokuhlemabhena7012]

Bawo ndiyabonga ngoba Wena usandigcinile

[@sermõesdosábado]

Amen

[@sm5970]

Beautiful people! I loved it. Love from a South African living in Vienna.

[@casta98]

This is so beautiful all the way frm RSA

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Wow😮❤🎉

[@adrianlunga4646]

Wow! I had to wipe a tear after that. It takes me back to my childhood and my late grandmother. Amazing.

[@kudakwashechikwehwa8667]

This is beautiful, so heavenly

[@Lalaundercover389]

Stunning work 🇿🇦🤍

[@atangfaith6566]

It is raelly Wonderful I love it 🥳🥵💞💯🤙❤

[@nozukoprudencemdingi595]

Woow this reminded me of my high school days💯💥 beautiful indeed!!

[@thabimalepe8156]

Wow, beautiful, you nailed it

[@hermanusignatiushoaeb6339]

Wow sounds wonderful.

[@lwandisamhlungu7336]

Wow that was soooo awesome....being a South African zulu man myself

[@samwelmuchai7708]

Very well executed rendition 👏👏👏

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What a rendition ❤️‍🔥

[@ezekielkaliza]

Wow I like this song, I appreciate your talent From Malawi🇲🇼

[@thandomanzi]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

[@chinoj5066]

Mega wow! That was beautiful ❤

[@snophosnopho4524]

Food for the soul, Thank you

[@bridgetramaisela2966]

Okay You guys are Gud...it's a Yes From Me🇿🇦

[@felixitastigem6650]

I love the rendition.

[@herintuion88]

Absolutely beautiful 💞🙏🏽🙌🏽

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Polished rendering

[@hadassahpettie2626]

😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️Wooow.. I love this 💓

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@greece7925]

Awesome!

[@arsingers]

We appreciate your enthusiasm!

[@hosannazola8459]

I love this❤

[@brita9756]

Just beautiful - thank you for all your talent and effort! These are the kind of things that I have missed most.

[@arsingers]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@luumachila2381]

Amazing, Woaaaaaw!

[@nobukhosidube9610]

This was beautiful ... I love the song and you sang so well

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@thabilemahange7803]

Well done.

[@hoganschoolofrealestateinc500]

Loved it. Thanks for your beautiful voices.

[@arsingers]

You're welcome!

[@sarahtsotetsi2764]

Good singers🔥

[@blessed5107]

Beautiful voices and harmonies. Well done, hats off💖👏👏

[@MrMogajane]

Nice one.you perfect you know what I mean

[@LethoHali]

Absolute goosebumps!!!

[@arsingers]

Thank you so much!

[@jaqualenephasha8495]

🇿🇦🇿🇦 super proud 🔥🔥🔥

[@gonzague-patrickb.1592]

I really love the arrangements. I will love and appreciate being part of next recording of this kind.

[@dorcasndokosho5248]

Beautiful 👌🇳🇦.

[@whatagreatvoicevally5770]

Wow that's great 🔥🔥🔥

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@asiveqelesile6728]

That was really amazing

[@johnmaccorquodale4738]

Well done arizona

[@julirose5078]

Wow!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@keitumetsemolatlhwa7415]

Love this 😍😍

[@shirleentjitombo2166]

so amazing 🤩❤️

[@arsingers]

Thanks so much!

[@TheVow2024]

Beautiful angelic voices, blessings 🙏

[@onicamatidze5547]

they sang soo beautifully

[@zanjobe3218]

This is beautiful

[@arsingers]

Thank you for listening!

[@jeaninentibas4705]

unbelievable and really good

[@happyjames-ik9kw]

This is beautiful I'm Namakoye Caroline Hellen from Uganda 🇺🇬Kampala

[@dimakatsontobeng1472]

Wow💓💓it's beautiful

[@Mlindos]

Amazing job.

[@susannangwale6148]

Beauticul! They even managed the click sound.

[@kgomotsomakhaola9535]

Wow wow we bless the name of the Lord

[@babalwagqwaka8956]

🤗loved it.

[@khanimambamasuluke8806]

Breathtakingly-beautiful.🥺🥺🥺🤍🤍🤍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Kmoreavalon]

Beautiful singing

[@veronicaodirumiwemokwenye2632]

So beautiful

[@godwintshepangmogatusi1749]

Amazing

[@cocoa_bean_queen]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@omphemetsemotasa915]

amazing

[@azaniabantu]

Great

[@charlenejooste8827]

Praise God!🙌🙏🙏

[@tshepangtshepang7039]

😍😍🙌

[@mapokomojaki4578]

Guys!!!

[@lumazworld620]

😢💖🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mimi7ification]

❤️

[@innocentsibanda2189]

This is nice

[@bunnykitshomes-nyaginger8375]

Beautiful singing!! ❤️❤️ what app did you use to bring this together?

[@TheAndrevantonder]

Goose pumps! can we have the English words please!!please

[@anelenhlafuna5984]

💌🇿🇦 it's all love

[@soniambaisa4645]

🔥🔥🔥🙇❤️

[@ellenhajie2421]

💛💛💛🌟🌟🌟

[@tshepotsietso7546]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@onelendum-ndum8127]

This is lovely

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@hosannazola8459]

Can I have a partition?

[@NedStarkZA]

COVID-19 did this!

[@Valois254]

Is it just me or the song has had so much tweaking in terms of the voices it loses that traditional touch and feel to it, which carried the spirituality of the song?

[@huntersmith8733]

Talk about cultural appropriation

[@ShebrewQueen]

Annoying 🧐

[@wangarimuriithi8748]

Well done.