Ndlovu Youth Choir - Jolene (Official Music Video)

Official Music Video For 'Jolene' by Ndlovu Youth Choir
Stream the song, ‘Jolene’ from the ‘Africa’ album here: SonyMusicAfrica.lnk.to/NYCa
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Video Credits:
Produced by Pilot Films
Producer / Director - Bruce Patterson
DOP - Darryl Kotze
Editor - Graeme Read
NDLOVU - A CHORUS OF AFRICAN SONG AND DANCE
The Ndlovu Choir was established in January 2009 with the aim of affording talented, underprivileged teenagers and young adults (14-24 years) the opportunity to perform locally and abroad proficiently. The choir consists of 30 choristers from the beautiful Moutse Valley in rural Limpopo, South Africa.
The Ndlovu choir is part of the Ndlovu Care Group’s globally acclaimed childcare community programme. The choir aims to ensure that a child from a disadvantaged community enjoys the same level of tuition, care and opportunities as a child from a more affluent society.
Choristers that have been part of the music programme at Ndlovu have said that the chance to be part of a world-class extramural developmental programme offers them hope, not only for enhanced opportunities but as a diversion from the challenges that come from living in disadvantaged communities. The risk of alcohol, drugs, teenage pregnancy and other problems are practically eliminated because choral music requires such a time investment.
We aim to create a place of comfort and care and strive to nurture values such as self-discipline, self-confidence, tolerance, respect and leadership in our choristers.
The choir performs an impressive assortment of South African music ranging from Afro-Pop classics to traditional South African music and original compositions. These young singers and dancers are committed to making their audiences smile, clap, sing and feel the warmth of the Limpopo sun in their hearts.
The choir is vibrant, exuberant and colourful, and delivers a toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography. You simply cannot fake the contagious joy that the Ndlovu singers pour into their music. As their youthful smiles light up their faces, they will remind you of the very best South Africa has to offer.
The Ndlovu Choir are proud ambassadors of rural excellence and we believe that the potential of rural South Africa is an untapped resource bursting with talent. We are proud of our remarkable journey which has seen the choir receive multiple standing ovations across Europe and South Africa.
In 2018 the choir will be releasing their 3rd album which was produced by multiple Grammy Award-winning producers Rachel Faro and Jimmy Douglas.
Music video by Ndlovu Youth Choir performing Jolene. (C) 2020 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
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#NdlovuYouthChoir #Jolene

[@maryarya5678]

Proudly African. Kenyans in the house mark the register here

[@arnoldkokonya]

Check.

[@pascalinaruth2865]

Check check Best band with my favourite song

[@bananas.in.pyjamas]

Present! 🙋‍♀️

[@cifronzamaina614]

Unbowed Queen present

[@foxysybil]

Check!

[@komanengwaketsi5008]

The only problem with this music video is that it finishes💔

[@ememosayi6252]

Honestly.

[@patiencemsumba3173]

No but really though

[@krotoagracafleermuys7254]

Finished too fast😟😟😟🙁🙁😢😢

[@cadencendhlovu2492]

i cant like this comment enough mahn

[@Gabby86ification]

Yeeaah

[@Jomathewz]

Damn that girl who did the solo part is fire. She has the voice of an angel

[@chocolateangel8743]

Her voice is perfect for this.

[@groupetouman875]

I swear angel voice

[@marcustraore545]

Lol. Of course she’s fine.

[@gustabinikos7791]

let Dolly know

[@Leatherbro]

African beauty shining ✨️.

[@deeongiro277]

Of us whom we journeyed since their audition in AGT, lets show some love to them❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@everythingyummy6203]

Dee Ongiro that’s just how I got to know this group and fell in love with them since first auditions with AGT❤️❤️❤️

[@motsidisirankwe7330]

Some of knew them before agt 😉😙🥂

[@ndumisomqadi1689]

✊

[@maleisac4727]

Am I the only who clicked “Like” before watching video !🙋🏾‍♂️ Heavenly voices❤️

[@iyanuoluwaoyetunji4960]

Exactly what I did... I was just so sure that they would never disappoint me!

[@ofohaugochi1440]

Same here

[@kewirfannyuyv.3356]

U were not alone bro!!

[@dayinthelifeofpaula7093]

Did the same thing. We just know it's gon be good.

[@everythingyummy6203]

Me too

[@allenmunashe1631]

I used to be a fan but now an air conditioner 😍

[@tafadzwamunezvenyu7623]

😂😂

[@mellyneakinyi1684]

😂😂😂😂😂👌

[@KeenyKeenz]

Wtf? Haha

[@mahadddamba2251]

Lmaf

[@plushpuppy32]

I snorted, hi from Canada

[@tracyrichardson6308]

Female lead singer is incredible. She needs a record contract.

[@benjaminmurray455]

I concur!! 💯😍🔥🔥

[@anitaadrienne2815]

Lead one is her shoot voice at last line

[@ememosayi6252]

@@anitaadrienne2815 Hope you've seen their "Shape of You cover?" She also led that. She's amazing but they all are amazing kids

[@anitaadrienne2815]

@@ememosayi6252 this song had one girl her stand up with voice

[@serahwairimu4699]

I love the Africanism in this song

[@FUBAR956]

Country music and line dancing hit South Africa! I love it! I hope Dolly Parton sees this. I know she’ll love it.

[@loloblessing6670]

I am with you in this one

[@roblucci2366]

Country music?

[@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285]

@@roblucci2366 it's an American form of music like how R&B is a different style than traditional songs

[@roblucci2366]

@@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285 oh Uhmm I know that ,I'm just struggling to connect country music and the music video

[@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285]

@@roblucci2366 oh ok, well Jolene is Originally a country song and Dolly Parton who sings it is like the Queen of Country music

[@favouritechildofgod5636]

That soloist!! Damn!! I played it over and over again! This girl is blessed with extremely perfect beauty and magical liquid gold voice!

[@weirdsuun]

Yes, better than Miley Cyrus version for sure.

[@mywillstar9424]

Child of God, I've seen you somewhere 🤔

[@favouritechildofgod5636]

@@mywillstar9424 where?

[@mywillstar9424]

@@favouritechildofgod5636 oh, just in another comment section...you spoke 9f something similar

[@favouritechildofgod5636]

@@mywillstar9424 hahhahah.. It was a post about?

[@phatiswamlisa3197]

Proudly South African wow!!! U guyz rock !!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎉🎉💃🏾🙌🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@chrismat2]

Dolly Parton should hear this track...well done NYC!

[@JacobElyachar]

Holy smokes!!! This was absolutely brilliant! I hope that Dolly Parton watched this, she would be so proud!

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

I’m a white American man. I’m in love with this choir😍😍😍

[@Noneofyourbizniz1]

U know u didn’t have to mention that u r white. lol. Music is universal. We all can enjoy the music without inserting our colors. Na mean? Lol.

[@nondu3672]

Proudly South African🎉🌍

[@depaluna]

Wooooow... From United States to South Africa, from Dolly Parton and Music country to Dnlovu Youth Choir... So so beautiful!!! Awesome!!

[@tiann1714]

Ndlovu is my favorite choir of all time

[@iguebo6864]

same

[@bobrwanda3555]

Same here

[@JesusBeTheAnswerToEverything]

YES 💯 🗣🎼❤️

[@chelseasorrell6363]

They should have won agt and the champions

[@ms.1207]

@@chelseasorrell6363 agreed

[@gillesxrp]

So this is what a cross between country and Ndlovu music sounds like ! Yes I said, Ndlovu music ! At that point, they are their own musical genre ! Amazing !

[@elizabethkazeem-jimoh5585]

This video is my daily dose of Ndlovu Youth Choir 🤌🏽✨

[@vestinemusanabera5327]

The fact that they make an African version of every song is amazing. Proudly African

[@darylkotze548]

Ralf the choir instructor is the glue that drives this group of kids. His energy and commitment to the kids, support and drive to push them to be their best is one of the reasons for their success if you ask me. The kids also have incredible talent don't get me wrong. But hats off to Ralf!

[@sandilemajola602]

True! 😂 🙌🏽🔥

[@destinymtika4751]

Yes, because we always need direction to make it. He is a great leader. I'm so grateful they have him

[@barrydouglas6276]

I also note that Ralf seemingly entrusts the senior members to be their own ambassadors and spokespeople. He appears to be not only an instructor but also an enabler. In this context I use enabler as a term of the highest praise whilst aware of the pejorative connotations of the word.

[@kudzaimarvellouschirimuuta5712]

Hats off to the director

[@ReverseMental]

His not a selfish a nd worldly guy i bet we have a few but the kids voices are good

[@cilag6882]

Am Kenyan🇰🇪 and am really in love with this choir😍

[@florenceatieno8810]

Hey there we are two

[@pascalinaruth2865]

You, her and me three💕💕💕

[@laureennjeri6045]

We're four 😍

[@leahtole663]

We are five😉

[@dophestgaming7311]

we are six

[@euphemiahanaherakankhwali5515]

proud African......Malawian in the house.......we r so unique

[@stephmayo817]

Somewhere in the south of US Dolly Patton is amazed by yall's talent while sipping her sweet tea.

[@M1710100]

I bet she would be proud and happy to hear these kids sing her song. Especially knowing how she worked for the education and better future of young people, this song can be a kind of homage for her work ❤

[@Chartomy]

Namibia 🇳🇦 approves 🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✨👌🏽

[@sodersoder811]

Africa aproves💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤🇿🇦🇻🇺🇿🇲🇿🇼🇹🇬🇸🇹🇸🇿🇸🇴🇸🇳🇵🇬🇲🇱🇲🇦🇱🇾🇰🇪🇬🇼🇩🇿🇩🇯🇪🇷🇨🇩🇨🇲🇪🇹🇹🇳🇺🇬

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

@@sodersoder811 everywhere approves

[@merciekisia9787]

Love from Kenya,, sometime I wish I was born South African,,,but at least am proud to be African,,Ndlovu the pride of Africa

[@nametsomatthews255]

Nakupenda sana. The feeling is mutual, my kenyan sister

[@fredericbugnon2241]

When american country join africans rythms !!!!! Wonderful !!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@justme-xp8eo]

I hope Dolly herself hears this amazing version of Jolene! Keep up the amazing music

[@nomthadube8571]

Beautiful.. This girl, who had a solo.. Can sing, ✨✨✨✨♥️

[@ddambayasin4043]

Our ancestors are proud of you representing Africa with your voices,attires, love, energy likewise I'm proud of you and thanks to those whites who are behind you for not being racist and show you some love!!!

[@susanjimenez7987]

Why did you say that at the end, about whites? They have nothing to do with the music and the kids performance! You sir may be a racist yourself!? Love thy neighbor, black white or purple color shouldn't matter! Its the person within that matters!

[@ddambayasin4043]

@@susanjimenez7987 It's great you didn't sound a racist may God bless you, but you know 99% of white folks they don't like black people, make a research . That's why in my comment I was appreciating those few whites who doesn't mind about colour but I wasn't offending any one please!!

[@rayefrederick9457]

The joy that this group expels in every performance is just incredible! Much love from the USA!

[@adelheidnekongo9961]

Wow how I wish the whole 7 billion population of the world could see this.

[@orohkenabatho6348]

This is talent

[@happym.4644]

Am I the only one who watches them everyday 😂? They're literally brightening my days in lockdown.

[@meshellatetwe9288]

Aki pia mimi😂😂

[@colorfinger101]

I always watched them, like every day... More than one I play this song.

[@bobwhite4373]

I absolutely Enjoy listening to every one of you. Love your version, hands down. The ENERGY I can feel, even in a Video coming to me( at me) seems too much. I am TRULY GRATEFUL FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.🙏🕉️☯️

[@AnnaEButt]

Again they delivered with their unique South African flavour. Awesome.

[@eyongmatileyong4770]

Thank u South Africa for making us see the beauty in Africa

[@_deoye]

South African culture is so alive! Wow!

[@princemutebiclarrickmaverr5108]

Am a Ugandan buh this choir makes think am from South Africa yet i dont understand the language at times

[@misspzar]

We are one Africa, Prince. Love from South Africa ♥️

[@kudziemkwakwami5549]

The soloist 😍😱😱 when she started I thought it was actually Dolly Parton for a second. Brilliant! 👏

[@lanmakomeya5881]

neniwo hama

[@neemaestherlinkitonga-muli1954]

If one could like it over and over!!!!!

[@cynthiaegbo8331]

My Nigeria people, where are you? 🇳🇬 We love Africa!! Look at those beautiful smiles.

[@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285]

Please stay safe during these times- your voices and what you represent is too beautiful to loose

[@mosesnn9295]

True....love from kenya

[@kitty9189]

Proudly African with love from 🇿🇲

[@petervanopdorp3862]

I bet Dolly is as proud as I am, this Ndlovu performance! Bravo

[@gatordragon8824]

Buying your album was one of my best purchasing decisions and this video is amazing.

[@jaynechidinmaechibuogo8082]

There's an album?

[@gatordragon8824]

@@jaynechidinmaechibuogo8082 yeah, it's on the google music store, so i assume it's on itunes too. I think they uploaded the audio of all of the songs on it to KZbin, like Jolene is on there, but you can buy it and support them too. "Burnout" and "Waka Waka" are my 2 favorite tracks.

[@magicmakerify]

Lauren E name of album?

[@queenjkncb9399]

The soloist also did shape of you...she is goals...blessed with beauty, grace and voice pipes...Ndlovu youth choir, you always make me feel proud to be African. Much much love from +256🇺🇬❤🌹.

[@marylynnmwangi1095]

How am I hearing this now 😭😭😍😍😍I love it #2024innit

[@eunice97ndarambwa45]

OMG...that girl can sing

[@vijandakandjii7258]

Africa at its Purest........... ❤ Can't imagine not being African!!!!!! Loads of Love from Namibia.

[@reny792]

These guys are joy and happiness... Proudly African! ❤️🔥

[@barkers16]

Can't get enough of their version. 2:22 to 2:41 is just sheer joy! Love from the UK ❤❤❤

[@joshmaticpro6600]

Am a Ugandan 🇺🇬 but my dream is meeting this choir, am a cultural dancer but I have tried to shape my performances guided by you guys... You inspire me

[@salmaelhaddaji9487]

Am I the only one who feels like the video was only 1 min since they are amazing it goes so fast they are amaing, amazing in case thhere was a tour or something I will make sure I attend

[@nessamichael2943]

Exactly my friend

[@relebohileferete5791]

To married women.who are competing for their husbands with the mistresses, here is the anthem

[@joycebali6586]

😀😀😀😀

[@sallykass1335]

Funniest comment I've seen all day🤣🤣🤣🤣💔💔

[@TheCandy2741]

🤣 🤣 Kuyacela.. Awu demandi🤣🤣🤣

[@everythingyummy6203]

😃😃😃😂😂

[@maureengoodluck6112]

😂😂

[@OriginalCyprian]

I've been saying that I have NEVER HEARD a hit single by the Soweto Gospel Choir , yet they have a stack of Grammy's! Ndlovu Youth Choir, please take it away! This is the real deal!

[@miavos3610]

There is a Jolene everywhere in the world ...

[@mtham4171]

0:54 thought maybe Dolly Parton was actually there

[@iyanuoluwaoyetunji4960]

I'm a Nigerian but I just love these guys. Saying I love you might actually be an understatement. I actually liked this before I listened to it and you didn't disappoint me! You guys always make me think of coming over to Limpopo, I wish to meet you someday!

[@ememosayi6252]

Naija for life ♥ Ndlovu Youth Choir for life♥♥

[@bigbrother1662]

Come brother 👊. I love you too.

[@iyanuoluwaoyetunji4960]

@@bigbrother1662 Awwwwn... I'm actually currently schooling at UCT, so I'm in Cape Town. I hope to meet the Ndlovu Youth choir soon!

[@collinsgodknows801]

Also Nigerian, but been following them from the first performed I saw

[@carolemelanie7607]

Africa got talent💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇨🇲

[@Promise2able]

Going for lunch with a smile on my face and true happiness in my heart. Namibia loves U guys

[@julianamendy9154]

😯😯😯just perfect so proud of you guys😯😯😯 love from Senegal 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳 West Africa

[@r.s.s4070]

Perfect voices!!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Proudly South African

[@nelnd]

I love it❤🇭🇹 from Haïti🇭🇹

[@johnedwardgrose]

When the original was released back in October 1973, In only took a couple of months (back when "the internet" didn't even exist as a word in the dictionary yet) to find its way onto South African airwaves.... It was aired for the 1st time in south Africa on Springbok Radio 24th March 1974, Jolene peaked at No.3 on the charts and kept her place for 12 weeks straight! 46!!!!!!....FORTY SIX !!!!!! years later and it still translates across all cultures regardless, of age, race, colour or beliefs, that truly shows the immortal power of music, and proves there is only 1 universal language we have in this world, a language as old as time, a language of love and understanding... MUSIC is that language.

[@ryanpacitti3156]

I’m from the USA and I absolutely love this choir sooo much ❤️ they are so good, talented and so entertaining

[@joytlhomamo8319]

These kids and their talent humbles me as for the choir conductor may the good Lord keep him. I wish we could do something to honour this man for giving himself to these kids and nature their talent. We salute you sir and we see you

[@sadibooladipo4657]

I love you from Nigeria....Africa to the world....

[@hamidumchomvu1194]

All the way from +255 Tanzania🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿 keep us proud to our culture let the whole world know. #

[@jamiehernandez1116]

They just Put a big smile in my face, You guys are the best in the entire world, thank you.

[@mozealsonmizanin6734]

Whoa!. Feels like am watching a live show.. I love you guys watching from Tanzania. Proud African!..

[@wayilalaa]

The best cover ever for Jolene so far. Please AGT bring them back

[@ibambasineema4523]

Who have Goosebumps while watching this? Dear God please bless my Africa

[@Boselfi]

Wow! I hope they can perform this with Dolly when lock down is over

[@ememosayi6252]

Wishing same too

[@sarafinasang8689]

Omg this is phenomenal!! Dolly Parton will sure be proud! Africa is so proud! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕

[@ekaituneene]

Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪approves

[@callmethandz5329]

And they went and did a Dolly Parton song over again. This is beautiful.

[@rlucios]

You’re amazing! Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@allanvandenberg7]

2:30 love that double clap. Perfect editing.

[@evelynemushongo5419]

Go Africa wetu goo✊👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰

[@harrisongithaiga5983]

Wow! Angelic voices...🇰🇪🇰🇪 2021 Gonga like

[@benjaminwong8326]

I'm a fan of Ndlovu YC. Blessings and love from Malaysia!

[@maomao2733]

Goosebumps. Wow u guys are so talented, more blessings are coming ur way. Proudly S. African.

[@JM-wu1jw]

Same here. Goosebumps throughout the video

[@offiongakon7587]

Love from Nigeria

[@valanddidzchannel4837]

Proud to be african we got unique voices!

[@ttthegr8]

My words to describe how these children and their conductor take my breath eludes me. They take me to the mother land without leaving Jamaica. They own their sound. I feel like I'm sitting just across from them Throughout all their performances, Mr Schmitt has not allowed them to lose their African heritage and this form the backbone of their formidable execution. Awwwwwwsome

[@maureenmucureezi7099]

Very well said

[@patrickphokoane641]

To add to that there are other black music producers working together with Mr smicht behind the scenes to come up with those African harmonies

[@ttthegr8]

@@maureenmucureezi7099 They are just awesome.

[@ttthegr8]

@@patrickphokoane641 really?? In one of their interviews, he did mention that there was a whole team. Dem just good like dat yaw man 💯💯💯

[@agnesnaale3866]

Dolly Parton is proud hearing these amazing voices from Africa.

[@your.typical.creator7453]

we want more of you, Ndlovu!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@heiditemba314]

🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 pure awsomenessss eiiii❤❤❤❤❤

[@skyetaylor.421]

My favorite act from AGT I’m obsessed with your message and your beautiful voices 🙏🏻

[@_dearmarry]

I salute this youths! They're carrying too much courage in their souls. It truly inspired so many people out there❤️ count me as one!❤️❤️❤️

[@thabzen8525]

Its so sad to see u not getting enough recognition in SA. You deserve see so much more. But I am happy the world love and support you. I wish ur coutry could do the same.

[@Chartomy]

Namibians, here is your register. Mark your presence here 🇳🇦

[@pazbento8100]

🌏

[@pamelahughes4250]

Well that just got me off the couch on this glorious Sunday morning. Amen. So gorgeous, soulful, happy, fun. And what a tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton. I sure hope she has seen this. Keep em' coming!

[@alpharwabz4438]

Love from kenya🇰🇪👍👍👍 vocals on top

[@MissKamothocarol]

WOOOOW

[@sibongiledlulumthetho7812]

Dolly Parton in Limpopo woooh!

[@khanyomadlala5034]

Dolly Parton should see this.too beautiful💞💞💞💞

[@ingridzacharias8697]

Ndlovu Youth Choir not only sounds fantastic, but they are pleasure to the eyes and ears with their beautifully bright coloured costumes!

[@ramspace]

Beautiful happy faces.

[@arnogelderbloem3662]

PROUD TO BE SOUTH AFRICAN