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.

[@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.

[@Azjjajssj]

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

[@vuyokazimthethwa]

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

[@Azjjajssj]

@@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 🎉

[@richardsegami8429]

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

[@ypmorrisinspires]

I must admit that I clicked on this with some apprehension. Bawo is one of my favorites, and I wasn't sure what to expect with this version, but I loved it. So now I breathe in gratitude!

[@muhirwadidier8322]

1:07 them voices are just LOVELY ❤❤

[@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]

❤

[@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.

[@olethiweyomthembu785]

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 ❤❤

[@kitsokutlwanoikeleng]

god be with u my sister at all times ,may he protect u ,thank u

[@kiniwobo6310]

May the healing power of our lord Jesus sort out all functional and structural abnormalities in the blood lines .Amen

[@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?

[@kiniwobo6310]

Me too. Obsessed is an understatement ❤❤❤❤

[@gabrieltemitope7847]

Have you heard that of WITS choir 2020 welcome concert?

[@gabrieltemitope7847]

Heard of WITS choir?

[@raissaatta475]

😅 I'm not alone 😊

[@simphiwemkhatshwa6779]

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

[@arsingers]

Thanks so much!

[@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

[@marcolucena3232]

Que maravilha!

[@khanyi_zulu]

Oh my word, why am I only seeing this now??? 😭❤️👏🏾

[@mab0738]

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

[@marcolucena3232]

Imaginem como é o coral de anjos louvando ao Senhor Deus todo o momento na eternidade! Aleluia!

[@paulinekuzwayo9904]

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

[@prophetmeyshakkhonde3189]

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

[@alicengcongwane5045]

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

[@talentmuvwanga2663]

From Zambia 2025 guys this is magical..... I felt this spike dating back to my roots and wow just wow

[@titodaurewa4589]

Not what I accepted when I clicked on the video. One of the best versions of Bawo❤❤💐

[@nothandoibrahim3832]

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

[@mondemr76]

Beautiful singing, I sm from South Africa and sang it with Soweto Central Chorus. I really loved your version.

[@gabrieltemitope7847]

My love for this song can’t be overemphasized, I’ve listened to almost every version there is

[@chansamwenya3777]

Me too

[@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.

[@Halfsaladzw]

Ngiyabonga, Ndinotenda, magonesesa ( you did extremely well).

[@lwandisamhlungu7336]

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

[@constantinochimuco2531]

Wow!? I'm Angolan and I'm amazed by this version. Beautiful work. Congratulations.

[@sm5970]

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

[@petsatech-luv1]

Am a Nigerian and I so much like the way you people handled this Bawo song very perfect and very melodious sounds production 🎉

[@lightwhispersreiki]

This is truly gorgeous! So powerful 😍❤

[@abuidnsampala]

This song touches my soul!

[@Miss_Dubekile]

Ohh Arizona repertory singers stop with the onions already, beautiful.

[@fablewalls]

I cannot comprehend the effort and time taken to get the Xhosa clicks practiced and on computer screens. Bravo!

[@ivykeitshweditse5863]

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

[@ezekielkaliza]

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

[@OLYMAT]

Didn’t expect it to come out so beautifully

[@adrianlunga4646]

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

[@DidiMokalaa1]

Gigantic hugs and kisses. Well done. ❤❤ With love from 🇿🇦

[@thabimalepe8156]

Wow, beautiful, you nailed it

[@casta98]

This is so beautiful all the way frm RSA

[@nozukoprudencemdingi595]

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

[@herintuion88]

Absolutely beautiful 💞🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@blackdiamondforever14]

Zimbabwe here,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@atangfaith6566]

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

[@hermanusignatiushoaeb6339]

Wow sounds wonderful.

[@bridgetramaisela2966]

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

[@blessed5107]

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

[@snophosnopho4524]

Food for the soul, Thank you

[@sunshiney15]

My best version of this song yet ❤❤❤

[@Lalaundercover389]

Stunning work 🇿🇦🤍

[@thandomanzi]

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

[@PrudenceJumbo]

Beautiful song 😍😍😍

[@ecovalley]

❤ this is so beautiful. Looking forward to singing this with you at the feet of Jesus very soon.

[@gonzague-patrickb.1592]

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

[@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!

[@hadassahpettie2626]

😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️Wooow.. I love this 💓

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@hoganschoolofrealestateinc500]

Loved it. Thanks for your beautiful voices.

[@arsingers]

You're welcome!

[@sarahtsotetsi2764]

Good singers🔥

[@clesiajennydecarlos8464]

Woooow!

[@eirinigreece79]

Awesome!

[@arsingers]

We appreciate your enthusiasm!

[@LethoHali]

Absolute goosebumps!!!

[@arsingers]

Thank you so much!

[@ChoolweO]

this is really beautiful

[@chinoj5066]

Mega wow! That was beautiful ❤

[@nobukhosidube9610]

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

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@OkijetFrank]

Wow....beautiful ❤❤❤

[@yewandeayowole7732]

This is beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@marcolucena3232]

Lindo demais

[@jeaninentibas4705]

unbelievable and really good

[@HélderJ.Chissingui]

Beatfull voices...

[@jonathanaliyelephiri4527]

Amazing ❤

[@onicamatidze5547]

they sang soo beautifully

[@OsórioPlainaPlaina]

Glórias a Deus, amém 🔥❤️🙏.

[@asiveqelesile6728]

That was really amazing

[@ineo3577]

Thank you so much!!

[@hosannazola8459]

I love this❤

[@gem77sight20]

wonderful!

[@babalwagqwaka8956]

🤗loved it.

[@kudakwashechikwehwa8667]

This is beautiful, so heavenly

[@zanjobe3218]

This is beautiful

[@arsingers]

Thank you for listening!

[@dinamosia4772]

God heal the continent of Africa, black, white all the nations, it matters anymore,we are broken nation,heal South Africa to unite,amen

[@Eno-Bassey]

Beautiful angelic voices, blessings 🙏

[@luumachila2381]

Amazing, Woaaaaaw!

[@kitsokutlwanoikeleng]

beautifully sang, its perfect

[@africandailycup]

Beautiful 👌🇳🇦.

[@keitumetsemolatlhwa7415]

Love this 😍😍

[@whatagreatvoicevally5770]

Wow that's great 🔥🔥🔥

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@johnmaccorquodale4738]

Well done arizona

[@Mlindos]

Amazing job.

[@KHelenGalebotswe]

Wow😮❤🎉

[@dimakatsontobeng1472]

Wow💓💓it's beautiful

[@MrMogajane]

Nice one.you perfect you know what I mean

[@jaqualenephasha8495]

🇿🇦🇿🇦 super proud 🔥🔥🔥

[@shirleentjitombo2166]

so amazing 🤩❤️

[@arsingers]

Thanks so much!

[@julirose5078]

Wow!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@petsatech-luv1]

Ever since my childhood I have been inlove with southafrican acapela songs and wished to visit SAT but am afraid because of the way they are killing my people 💔

[@veronicaodirumiwemokwenye2632]

So beautiful

[@khanimambamasuluke8806]

Breathtakingly-beautiful.🥺🥺🥺🤍🤍🤍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@wangarimuriithi8748]

Well done.

[@cocoa_bean_queen]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@arsingers]

Thank you!

[@user-hy5mb6pk6g]

What a rendition ❤️‍🔥

[@godwintshepangmogatusi1749]

Amazing

[@susannangwale6148]

Beauticul! They even managed the click sound.