Soweto Gospel Choir - Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)

Soweto Gospel Choir - “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen)
Performed as part of the Cairns Festival in Australia
Munro Martin Parklands 3rd September 2016

[@belpri633]

It makes me cry because in Heaven we won't ever get tired of singing Hallelujah and saying Holy Holy Holy. Glory to our God.

[@mariangelmedina3849]

Me too :) :)

[@carolmonez4955]

Amen!

[@armandadaroza1787]

@@mariangelmedina3849 ??¹¹¹1¹1¹

[@elizabethtakura3120]

So with you 🙏

[@gideonbenade936]

@@carolmonez4955 🤬

[@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949]

Africans have music in their blood. God bless you all ! Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany.

[@magnolia5333]

Be blessed too

[@jamesgretsch4894]

So true. God Bless You!

[@francesobrien7629]

This is so GORGEOUS! All of the singers are, physically and musically. We were recently blessed to experience them live at The Soraya in Northridge, CA, USA. Just before they began singing, my husband turned to me and asked if I had my handkerchief, meaning he expected me to cry. I've been listening to African music since about 1984, and I've never cried listening. Shortly into the first number, I was blubbering like a baby.

[@LydiahScarletNyairabu]

Much love from Kenya One day we will sing together in heaven. I love Jesus a lot. Amen

[@Mrs-Emcee]

Amen sister! 😇

[@nenadorlix9033]

Amen

[@brianwade879]

I accept your love !

[@bethsabath]

God gave for the black people the most accurate voice on the earth. No other race on the earth can adore God like them ! Satan was so ungry about it and created racism to put big suffering on black people, for envy and revenge. When you are racist you are working for Satan FOR FREE, and will receive death by salary, because the bible says: "The wages of sin is death" !!

[@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949]

This my wish too. No colors no races. no money. Just souls who believe in the Light of World. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

[@casacolibri92]

Uplifting - especially in these trying times. No-one can sing like Africa sings.

[@teresacb7819]

I can't stop cryin' while hearin' this version. This is like being in heaven, thanks

[@mamathani-je6142]

Amazing! That lady in purple..she gave me chills. What a strong voice but they all were amazinggggg...

[@Veritas0claire]

I couldn't agree more. Also, by her performance, it gives the voice of her inner touch to the song.

[@brianwade879]

Me too !

[@bethsabath]

God gave for the black people the most accurate voice on the earth. No other race on the earth can adore God like them ! Satan was so angry about it and created racism to put big suffering on black people, for envy and revenge. When you are racist you are working for Satan FOR FREE, and will receive death by salary, because the bible says: "The wages of sin is death" !!

[@dannyostby3491]

I do agree with you ! Bless you

[@donnawoodford6641]

God provides gifts not according to race. That would be discriminatory. Comparing creates separation which is the opposite of Unity. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all loved equally in God's sight.🕯️🙏🕯️

[@karin4182]

I have been away from SA for so long.. listening to this song... it makes me cry... I miss “home”! 🌹

[@abdelkadermacer8416]

Fourteen years ago I had a dream of a place with beautiful flowers that were vibrant in color. I heard beautiful music. When I woke up I told my husband. He said I still need you. He knew that it was a glimpse of heaven. This music is beautiful. I remember in my dream it was beautiful music in heaven. I have never heard any music that I can say was beautiful like the one in my dream. This music is beautiful. All I remember it was beautiful music. I can truly say this is heavenly music. Sandra Rose

[@calf2004]

That every tongue praises the Almighty. Great Job. Greetings from Brazil.

[@fabulousolakunbi1393]

I can never b bored with singing hallelujah. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God. Glory

[@hannahpayne9509]

They made me cry, I can imagine how beautiful Heaven will be when we all meet to sing like this

[@leomiller9037]

I must have listened to this 100 times in the short time I've discovered this clip! Praise the Lord!

[@doccrich3tv433]

Bless the Lord! My Aunt Nia's homegoing was today. This and Swing Down have truly blessed me. Oh praise God!

[@lasseb5612]

I’m not even religious but this warms my heart

[@cedricjeanstephaneagnes5729]

It is not a question of religion. This is about the way, the truth , and the life. Jesus said: You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8/32). I pray God to reveal to you his grace and his love that he showed in Jesus for you. God bless you! Amen!

[@fatimacorralmartinez7267]

I LOVE The music

[@oreocookie3185]

Amen! Can’t wait my sisters and brothers till we all sing hallelujah all together. The king Jesus is coming soon to gather us......hallelujah

[@philippetomegan8026]

God bless Soweto gospel choir in Jésus Christ name. Amen !

[@tinarodriguez5182]

Oh, MY LORD AND MY GOD.🙏❤️🙏HOW I LOVE THEE ❤️🙏❤️

[@nathalie12156]

Amen and Amen and Amen, for each time I listen this.

[@melvameredith5050]

I listen to this choir over and over and over I can't get enough of this song If I could get the word of it my soul is bless

[@melindaatha2665]

I have never heard anything more beautiful! I can imagine all of heaven hoping with you all in worship. Thank you! God bless you.

[@danawilliams2450]

GLORY TO THE ALMIGHTY FATHER, WE NEED TO HEAR THIS DURING THIS TIME OF THE COVID-19

[@ericmoorev8165]

How are you doing today

[@teapots4103]

My spirit is moved to weep... This is what my heaven will sound like.

[@beverlyramsay584]

Yup yup yup

[@bethsabath]

God gave for the black people the most accurate voice on the earth. No other race on the earth can adore God like them ! Satan was so ungry about it and created racism to put big suffering on black people, for envy and revenge. When you are racist you are working for Satan FOR FREE, and will receive death by salary, because the bible says: "The wages of sin is death" !!

[@beverlyramsay584]

@@bethsabath yup yup yup

[@jobo1601]

i hope not!!!!!!

[@jancoo2029]

@@jobo1601 🙄

[@phyllisdouglas5604]

Listening to them it makes me feel so good I'm from jamaica love them it melt my ❤

[@feleicia7195]

Oh my gosh! When they sing together it brings a strength and happiness to my heart. This song always makes my heart smile.

[@ericmoorev8165]

How are you doing today

[@Eberemaduka195]

Hallelujah to the King of Kings...May His name be praised forever.Hossana in the highest.

[@nedlee7375]

Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏🌹

[@nedlee7375]

Forever and ever🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@Jersey91]

Amen!!!!

[@magnolia5333]

Amennnnnn🙏🙏🙏

[@WellnessbynatureOrg4life]

Love this song. The Soweto Gospel Choir put tears inside my heart.

[@barbarasearcy6681]

There are SO many versions of this song but this is by far the best! This one gave me chills all the way through it! Mother Africa has produced the most beautiful singing voices on our planet! I have often envied them! South Africa, in particular seems to have given life to the world's most incredible voices! Thank you for this video, Soweto Gospel Choir!!! I hope that God's angels can sing this beautifully!

[@marcusvulgaris]

Wonderful, incredible, I love so much this interpretation ..... Leonard Cohen is Happy

[@terrimunoz495]

They are are amazing. I was blessed when I got to see them last year.

[@ericmoorev8165]

How are you doing today

[@jaymeal123]

My SOUL needed this today!

[@adelheidschonkleid2209]

I can't believe, that I say this, but this are the most beautiful dresses, that I ever seen.

[@nedlee7375]

This version is awesome and I love it. It’s so beautiful and I feel it in my heart when they sing it and the emotions behind it brings joy to my heart and soul. Praises to our Lord forever and ever.

[@danielblaze4112]

Thank you, so beautiful! Hallelujah for you and all. The peace in the world. Merry Christmas! Daniel, 20 décembre 2020 France.

[@shirleywlson9663]

I was awestruck by this performance. Covered in goosebumps, still. Magnificent. Voices.

[@oubolvadyrajasombat2255]

How powerful! We praise You Almighty God.🙇🙇🙇

[@nannyi6166]

Bless you all!🙏

[@thinktankindi2664]

Every member has solo ability...amazing. The variety of vocal talent was a treat. I love the soul that comes through our people in spiritual musical expression.

[@floramanieson7534]

Thank You for such a Rendition of the Beautiful Song. Feel very Blessed by it this morning. God Bless You All! Thank You!!

[@17crollins]

The best Hallelujah I've ever heard. Awesomely beautiful. 💕

[@paulmydonick2141]

Shalom, absolutely Holy Ghost Anointed Singers .

[@YuLiQigong]

When you have this kind of talent, you could sing a telephone book and sound great!

[@josephchea1154]

This song got me in tears, glory be to God🙏🏽

[@SusanGoforth]

Hallelujah! Bless you all. Thank you Soweto Gospel Choir for moving my soul! I am inspired. #HopeRenewed!

[@eulissaford6031]

hallelujah praise God for all things are possible through Christ Jesus name. Don't forget about the name of Jesus Christ. Amen amen praise his name

[@gs-xx8uv]

This was as beautiful to watch as it was to listen to. Thanks

[@muzieka]

I just got home . Ik was suprised whit tickets to the Soewto singers in 'Bussum' holland . is was magical !! thank you aunty xxx

[@niletoo]

I love the way they look, especially moving together

[@luiscornieles7093]

So many voices sounding like one...to God there's no color...if you don't feel close to the Lord with this performance, you're Doomed!!!!

[@tiyaht2158]

LOL, I have always said that about their singing. Been a friend and fan to this choir for 12 years. And believe it or not, to hear them sing live.....nothing compares.

[@cg5993]

Amen

[@marie-francemartinez-lasch1280]

Why do you even need to refer to "color"??? 😴😴

[@luiscornieles7093]

@@marie-francemartinez-lasch1280 because that's the importance of it...I said no matter the colour...no matter the race...for God we are all equal and brothers!!!!...no matter what!!!!....any other question????

[@binwyrita-unstoppable7298]

this is awesome my soul is lifted. more grace Soweto

[@Aviva2100]

Agape love (divine love) is what gives substance to our lives. If that is lost in this world, the world would cease to exist. The beauty of a Savior in your hearts makes a difference in your singing. Don´t let anyone commercialize you--you sing for the Kingdom and not for Babylon! I Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

[@DesmondTVille]

This is exceptionally Awesome. giving God the highest praise He deserve!

[@ciarandawson2908]

Wow. From Ireland to our Sisters and Brothers in Africa. Venceremos.

[@82lube]

Simply BEAUTIFUL, the sound of ANGELS

[@susancarpenter9038]

Thank God for these awesome singers and for the souls we all were born with.

[@gardenkreationsjohnston5168]

You can tell by their singing and actions that the love the Lord with all their heart and soul ! Praising God Almighty! 😊 💙 💚 I loved it !

[@danielmonteiro9275]

The music that Africans have in their blood is special and unique So expressive and energetic

[@SunaStella]

Soooo wonderful...... Today is the 21.12.2020. A perfect day to hear this song..... Greetings from Germany...... Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@enriquegascon8133]

Across the continents, the song goes. Bravo.

[@deborahcrawford9079]

So very beautiful, thank you.

[@heathsavage9459]

I had the honour of seeing them in concert at The Joan Sutherland Centre, Penrith NSW last year. This was the last song they performed. People were crying. The Holy Spirit was moving among us.

[@marybarsaloux6820]

One of my all-time favorite songs - a beautiful rendition !!

[@patearly9492]

One of the best versions of one of the most inspirational songs. God bless all from Patrick

[@emiliegibot8356]

TOIT SIMPLEMENT MAGNIFIQUE ET EXTRAORDINAIRE MERCI💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💞

[@janetwilliamson3438]

How could anybody watch this and not get caught up in God's glory...felt the peace only God can give

[@alfredomatias313]

Praise to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

[@atlantanaomi]

Hallelujah is forever the Highest Praise!!!! Hosanna to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

[@zorajay7116]

you REALLY don't understand the lyrics of this song do you! All you know is the song is called Hallelujah. Sigh church ppl!

[@TheSpriceangel]

+Naomi Smith....you are correct on EVERYTHING !! Hallelujah IS the highest praise and Jesus IS Lord, to the Glory of God....Forever and Ever !! I thank You too Jesus !!

[@zorajay7116]

BrownSugarMimi . You need to hear the ORIGINAL song written by the ORIGINAL writter Leonard Cohen to REALLY understands what it means sheeple! You're hollering praise the Lawd! Like getting emotional pleases Our Father but you have no facts! 😒😒😒Sheeple!

[@jeannicekotokpo5000]

+Naomi Smith don't be fool honey it's not because this song titled “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen that means it's a God song. It’s comparing the sexual experience of an orgasm to a religious epiphany. This is a song comparing sex to religion. Consider the verse: Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you to her kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah This is demonstrating the similarity of sexual gratification, with a religious experience. The point if orgasm is clearly shown in a religious context, drawing the analogy between sexual gratification and the expression of religious joy. It draws an analogy with the Samson and Delilah story, which is pretty overtly sexual in itself.

[@zorajay7116]

Jeannice Kotokpo . I agree to a point. What I get from the song is that some of God's choosen ones had a great fall i.e. Samson, David. Samson was deemed never to cut his hair and other rules he had to adhere to and he broke everyone. When he realized that it was too late in hindsight he regretted his decision. With great power comes great responsibility. David, a man after God's own heart with several wives and concubines and King. All that power still wasn't enough. He saw Bathsheba, knocked her up and murdered her husband. As a result his family was destroyed leaving Solomon as his only living heir. I think it's a creative poignant way of saying hindsight is 20/20. We make our own choices only to discover the consequences could destroy us and we either have regrets and a simple Hallelujah ( " if only.....). I'm not into legalistic pious religion. In my opinion it's like being part of the Borg with bibles and Crest smiles and whoa be unto the one who ask anything contrary to what the pastor taught them to think! I'm not disagreeing with you. Its the way I interpreted the song. Leonard Cohen was ( and still is) my favorite artists. Peace💚

[@kerstinfreter9952]

Ich liebe Gospel. My God

[@joylee7274]

Most African Christians' praise are very anointed!

[@esurv09]

Amazing Amazing! Hallelujah to the Most High YAH. Spectacular Worship 🙏

[@carltonowen177]

Absolutely incredible Bless you. This is the Best rendition of this amazing song. From the UK

[@SifisoM]

RIP Leonard Cohen

[@twowitnessestv7126]

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus ㅡRomans 3: 23~24

[@TheAmbamatamantrasvideos]

the whole cosmos is filled, thanks for real soultouching love.

[@lephinamatulessy4123]

Agnus Dei

[@onnotai6759]

Glory to King Jesus who reigns forever. Beautiful song sang by beautiful people. Africans sing better. God bless you all.

[@heyyall6862]

Beautiful! God Bless my sisters in Africa!!!

[@gospel-minister.goti-bless3352]

The Hallaluya Gospel praises is very Touching and Anointed.

[@guildsmano4969]

This was the most beautiful voices I have heard yet

[@jackiewilliams6913]

Wow! Absolutely amazing!

[@musiconlyplease98]

how many incredibly beautiful ways can this song be covered!!

[@siftah7429]

This rendition is the best I have EVER heard, and it is my ALLTIME favorite song.

[@matteomartin7421]

Tellement d'émission pour seulement 8 minute, magnifique !

[@peterpiperpuppets330]

they caught the spirit , regardless of this being a secular song,. we can still find Praise in our hearts.

[@lukemurfitt3080]

Peter Piper Puppets 🤔🤔🤔💭. “Hmmm??” Not overly impressed. A nice presentation but Definitely some pitching issues here >> BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM HERE >> is this song ‘Hallelujah’ is NOT a Christian song‼️ Have you ever read the lyrics? It’s about the adulterous affair the King had with the wife of another man. and even sings about the actual sexual actions and orgasm etc. Don’t be fooled, the writer of this song was mocking our Praise and Worship. Lesson : Always carefully read the words and check they are biblical.

[@ogunmakinibukunoluwa8064]

@@lukemurfitt3080 he's not mocking you. Hallelujah is not originally a Christian "term"

[@MaDevaPadma]

If this doesn’t split your heart wide open...then what will? Sublime. Uplifting. Transcendent.

[@carinaeriksson1532]

Greetings from Sweden! This song...made in heaven, oh, Jesus we praise you!

[@lukemurfitt3080]

Carina Eriksson 🤔🤔🤔💭. “Hmmm??” Not overly impressed. A nice presentation but Definitely some pitching issues here >> BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM HERE >> is this song ‘Hallelujah’ is NOT a Christian song‼️ Have you ever read the lyrics? It’s about the adulterous affair the King had with the wife of another man. and even sings about the actual sexual actions and orgasm etc. Don’t be fooled, the writer of this song was mocking our Praise and Worship. Lesson : Always carefully read the words and check they are biblical.

[@davidmagaono7284]

Amen and amen hallelujah

[@naaaryikaikoraryee6676]

I like the African touch to this song, this song is a beautiful song and all the versions I've taken time to listen to are all OVERWHELMINGLY BEAUTIFUL,Praise the LORD

[@harmony9479]

Just absolutely amazing ❤️

[@anarisado1621]

Beautiful people n Beautiful performances..thank you my people ❤ in Jesus name

[@chiomaubani4680]

powerful... Alleluia. May God's name be glorified always

[@ojberrettaberretta5314]

cant control it tears goin down my cheeks its so beautiful

[@dominiquestroman444]

I am moved to tears. Thanks so much for sharing your strong for the Most High Yah and his son, Yahshua, our Messiah.

[@leygendary]

Dominique Stroman this song actually refers to sex not God

[@ajayitemirope810]

Hello Dominique , sorry what's your religion

[@lukemurfitt3080]

Dominique Stroman 🤔🤔🤔💭. “Hmmm??” Not overly impressed. A nice presentation but Definitely some pitching issues here >> BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM HERE >> is this song ‘Hallelujah’ is NOT a Christian song‼️ Have you ever read the lyrics? It’s about the adulterous affair the King had with the wife of another man. and even sings about the actual sexual actions and orgasm etc. Don’t be fooled, the writer of this song was mocking our Praise and Worship. Lesson : Always carefully read the words and check they are biblical.

[@nombinintlahla8325]

@@lukemurfitt3080 the version being sung here is the Christian version though, all the words sung in vernacular here are all praising God so Dominique made no mistake in her comment

[@moniquelewis7839]

Me too!!

[@evakonig4543]

Das geht unter die Haut wenn unsre "Afrikanischen Sängerinnen und Sänger dieses Halleluja Gott zur Ehre singen ."Danke Euch für dieses wunderschöne ergreifende Lied .Gott möge Euch alle dafür , dafür segnen,da ihr das das Lied mit sehr viel ❤gesungen habt. Gott möge Euch und Eure Familien beschützen.

[@dazivicki4011]

beautiful! thank you

[@nanners829]

I'm not accomplishing anything today, but my spirit is off the charts!

[@woke_up_on_safari]

Beautiful rendition of a classic song and clearly some injection of Soweto culture as well, top stuff

[@armando4elmundo]

Hallellujah that we are discovering the Light of Christ is alive in each and every one of us. Peace Sisters and Brothers! Beautiful, powerful performance! Thank you!

[@OcanaTarot]

What a blessing 🌸 Thank you

[@ugwunwanjoku6506]

We need that hallelujah right now in our planet.

[@adefesobitaiwo5644]

Hallelujah my Lord lives

[@kimmnightingale8440]

Much love from Gabriola, Canada . . . that is so beautiful.

[@kuarupikuarupi5656]

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR, vocês são fantásticos!!!!!

[@annettepalmer3954]

I wish l was there ...a truly beautiful version of Hallelujah .. It's very uplifting to a lost soul.