Ukuthula (Peace, in this world of sin) - Hlumelo's Swansong | Cape Town Youth Choir

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

This surfaced for me on KZbin last night, or rathter the version with Astrid Joseph, and I lay awake till way after midnight listening to both versions over and over again. (Music is a health hazard.) My 11 year old daughter (I made her listen this morning) is very upset that I cry when I hear the girls (and the choir) sing the song. (It is like an African Taizé song.) However, Hlumelo Marepula sings some lyrics over the others that I can't find in the lyrics provided in the description box, some lyrics that Astrid Joseph does not use. What are those words, and what to they mean? I was SO moved, by the song and by the singing. Lovely choir. Absolutely lovely vocies, both Astrid Joseph and Hlumelo Marepula.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

And why does it say "Hlumelo's Swansong"?

[@CTCamerata]

Hello, thank you so much for watching our videos. The extra words are Hlumelo's own improvisations, we will ask her to send us the translation. This was Hlumelo's Swansong as it was the last time she performed with CTYC.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Thanks for replying, and, again, for singing so beautifully and soulfully that it makes me cry. My parents did not have a lot of records, but one that I enjoyed listening to very much was one with Miriam Makeba, where she sang Hamba naye. I think that is where my love for African music started. The moment I first heard your national anthem, long before 1997 (yes, I am old now, but once upon a time I, too, sang in a youth choir😄), I fell in love with it. Now I am practising my clicks to be able to sing along. I wonder if the arrangement is availble as sheet music. It would be a lovely song for my church choir. Sing on, lovely youngsters.

[@tinaagatha]

yrics and interpretation Ukuthula kulomhlaba wezono (Peace on this sinful world) Igazi likaJesu limemeza ukuthula (The blood of Jesus shouts peace) Usindiso kulomhlaba wezono (Salvation on this sinful world) Igazi likaJesu limemeza usindiso (The blood of Jesus shouts salvation) Ukubonga kulomhlaba wezobonga (Greatfulness) Igazi likaJesu limemeza ukubonga Ukukholwa kulomhlaba wezono (Faith) Igazi likaJesu limemeza ukukholwa Ukunqoba kulomhlaba wezono (Victory) Igazi likaJesu limemeza ukunqoba Induduzo kulomhlaba wezono (Comfort) Igazi likaJesu limemeza induduzo

[@khaltsharivist365]

@@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 The improvisations are fusions of other songs that share the same themes with the sub-themes of this song for example… @2:24 she carries the theme of praise and augments the message by taking a sample from a song sung in isiZulu with the same theme ‘igama leNkosi Malibongwe’ which can be translated to The Lord’s name be praised. @2:49 on the theme of faith, she samples a chorus sung in isiXhosa ‘ukholo lwami ndonyuka nalo, ndilubambe ngesandla’ which can be translated to I will hold on to my faith until the roll is called up and I ascend (into the heaven).

[@davidherman29]

Wow just wow, the soloist has an incredible voice, the way she controls her voice is beautiful, it gave me goosebumps. This whole performance is amazing, proudly South African. ❤️🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦❤️

[@Cybersecinformer]

Oh yes, and credibly intelligent. Awesome performance.

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you! I appreciate it ❤

[@ephascus8974]

This must be what heaven sounds like cuz ohh myyy

[@merrilytau138]

I love how she slide in other relevant songs. Beautiful!

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you! I appreciate it ❤

[@Tshepang.Nathan]

This thing we call music particularly the kind we see in this video originated from heaven...there's just something devine about it. I'm pretty sure that Angels sound like this.

[@susanwaters2214]

I watch both videos of this song every evening before I go to bed. It's so beautiful I just can't get enough of it. Proudly South African, just a shame our country is in such a mess Bless you we appreciate you CTYC

[@jimrobinson6789]

I live in the UK and like you love this piece of music, not understanding the words doesn't prevent me from understanding it's message, beutiful.

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you! ❤

[@WCANO626]

Can't tell you how many times I go back to this and I tear up each and every time. This song and her angelic voice lift me! Thank you so much

[@masego3152]

She doesn't just have a God-given gift to sing but she's so naturally beautiful! ❤😢 As I'm pretending to be her singing in the shower 😂🤌🏾

[@luckymoleleki8943]

Hae soka🤩🤩 the soloist is flexing on us..She is gifted

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Haha, thank you so much! ☺

[@thethreadgillthr33]

@@hlumelomarepula4480I’d like permission to use this video to teach my group of people I work with how to sing in a choral fashion, together as a choir? I work as an academic tutor, but I sing in many different languages and have done so since I was 12 years old. I miss singing in a choir so much. Your swan song is what I aspire for myself, as a singer and musician as well! Well done, dear. Hope you’re still singing, if not performing publicly!

[@rickwe818]

I can't begin to tell you how much this song done the way it was, has blessed me. Imo, it is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Since hearing it, I have continued to share it in hopes of it blessing others. THANK YOU so much!!!

[@xadrach]

Wow, what a performance. Tears started welling up in my eyes as i heard this. Thank you guys for reminding me of my faith. It means so much

[@sdwone]

I might not be a believer... But I don't need to be... In order to fully appreciate Beautiful Music like this ❤

[@richardlogan1021]

Hlumelo Marepula is exceptional. A great voice, and great accomplishments. She reminds us that South Africa -- a beautiful country with many beautiful and talented people (like Hlumelo) and institutions (like CTYC and UTC) -- may be stronger than you know.

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you! This means so much! ❤❤

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Beautiful voice, beautiful performance, beautiful people.

[@FransThihiri-we2ll]

Wow🙏❣️🙏May the Great lord continues to Bless you guys❣️❣️

[@charlesjaja-sackey2695]

So poignant for what’s happening in South Africa. Sending peace and strength to this incredible nation today, Mandela Day. Ukuthula ❤️‍🩹🇿🇦

[@reanetsemotia8771]

Yho Hlumelo! ❤❤

[@kennethmsiza4633]

I've lost track of count on the number of times I've watched the performance with Astrid, today I just came across this performance. And all I can say is WOW. Both performances are just beautiful and reaches to the soul. Thank you

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you!❤

[@zcatfanxq]

What a wonderful soloist. Exquisitly expressive.

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

Thank you!!!

[@corvinvasquez6695]

Showing love from Alabama, USA❤️❤️❤️

[@thethreadgillthr33]

Also from Alabama! Hi!

[@alix4231]

The sound quality in relation to the choir is phenomenal-- it was only the speaker I couldn't hear. Your choir is amazing-- while I live on the other side of the world (Winnipeg, Canada), I watch your videos and listen frequently. This has been Ms. Marepula's song since (I believe) she performed it with the Cancioneta Prague Youth Choir and CTYC on tour, and it's interesting to see how her interpretation has changed and matured over time. All the very best to both the choir and to Hlumelo in her future endeavours!

[@hezekielmsibi]

Hallelujah 🎉

[@mankgasejostar3107]

I dnt knw how many times i came here🥺...If i was given R1 everytym i come here i would be a millionaire by now.

[@luwanlionelvanvught5027]

I’m not crying you’re crying 😭😭😭

[@docsafari]

Role model. What an inspiring person. Also says so much about all the CTYC is, does for people, and what it means to its members as well as audiences around the world.

[@zuko9856]

What an emotional song…..well delivered ❤ Thank you soloist

[@pra.salvador2070]

Faith Peace Will cease all troubles Jesus' healing season is at hand

[@sebenzilembhele9929]

Who still visit here in times of sorrow and finds comfort like me🤗

[@hlumelomarepula4480]

That is beautiful. So glad it brings you comfort ❤❤

[@mixedtraveler3585]

This brought tears to my eyes for every loved one lost due to covid and other things. One love for the world.

[@aldridgepapier5009]

So incredible how this song is sung by different leading voices by the same choir over years and it keeps on sounding better and better. The high standard is been kept by this outstanding choir/voices. I/we are really blessed to listen to such beautiful voices.... 🙏

[@lechat8533]

Heavenly! Thank you very much for sharing🤗🙏

[@briss_west6590]

I love you guys, looking forward to seeing you live one day.

[@teweraijanda2994]

U nqobile wethu heish! sikuzwile Sisi.

[@emilyphenya6845]

The girl can sing woooow 🌹🥰

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

Why do you write : Hlumelo's swansong ? Does it mean that this was the very last song she would sing with this Cape Town Youth Choir 😢 ????? She has such a wonderful voice..... 🎉 ❤

[@CTCamerata]

Hi, yes this was her last performance with us:)

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@CTCamerata Thank you for your answer ! From France 🇫🇷 to SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 ! Warm greetings....... 🤝

[@qingyang262]

Such a beautiful song 🎉. Good job on this one.

[@friedeseimiteuch4595]

Vielen Dank! Dieses Lied ist so unglaublich schön und in der jetzigen Zeit besonders wertvoll. Nochmals herzlichen Dank, auch für den wundervollen Gesang. Gott segne Euch! 💕

[@waziguipie517]

J'écoute cette magnifique plage musicale un jour de noël. Saisissant !

[@SergeyHudiev]

Thank you. How beautiful.

[@mariatrostermannervokalwir1729]

best interpretation of this traditional ever heard

[@patrickledwaba7698]

Thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@felipe50311]

I love this song! What a great performance!

[@molizagamatham155]

Such amazing strong voices🙏😇

[@BeeMotsi]

I'm chopping onions as I'm typing😢😢😢

[@wolfeiberger8154]

Wonderful! Very look mforward to hear that choir in june 2022 at the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf!

[@daneyulesan]

listen to this GODDESS

[@tumidialemetsi6600]

Woooow!!!!!

[@tshepomataboge2815]

Wow my my absolutely fantastic wow

[@millicentnorman6831]

Wonderful

[@izzymami]

Amazing

[@ingonyama-giveitatry4966]

Thank you All

[@JairDominguesGuisso]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lelenhaolai1007]

Wow amazing the song,the voice everything is so good

[@mornejewell9355]

Wow, wow, wow

[@guitar-songs]

The best version of Ukuthula on YT for sure... along with the other (original one) from CTYC 👍😍 Please check our own version here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZWcfId8Z8ukodU Our soloist got all of her inspiration from this rendition, and this amazing soloist - but also added some text in Wolof for some quite unique result..! CTYC is more than just a choir... It's an INSTITUTION.. 😄😍😍 Thanks for all this amazing music....

[@carolebloch]

Nothing compares

[@saluseinc299]

Enkosi cc!

[@mabuatsela]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@stefaanplatteau2322]

👍💖👌

[@juniorfrankie2611]

❤...

[@kauze_]

♥

[@gerhardnuss3131]

STBB's 121 birthday - is anybody able to explain to me the sense of this date?

[@CTCamerata]

Hi Gerhard. We were originally suppose to perform for their 120th birthday, but due to the pandemic these plans were postponed.

[@mzukisimazula8174]

I think it is "Limemez' ukuthula" not Linyenyez' ukuthula.

[@slindilethembanikhumalo133]

💓💓💓

[@zeersa4089]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@benjamimmudiuala3289]

❤️❤️❤️🇲🇿

[@ceciliagomis6560]

Hello do you have the lyrics of the solo singer please?

[@alix4231]

I wish I could make out what Mr. Starker is saying...

[@CTCamerata]

Hi Alix, apologies for the poor sound quality. Here is what he said: "Ladies and gentlemen, our time is up but please allow us one more song. It is a very special song for me personally. Nine years ago a shy little girl, though she was not that shy, joined the choir and tonight is her last concert. She has graduated from UCT with a Masters in Civil Engineering, and has been offered a fantastic job in Pretoria, she has to start there in July. And ever since I can remember, it feels that long, she has been the soloist of the next song. The song is Ukuthula, and one of the persons with the most integrity and the most incredible work ethic that I've ever seen in my life, is Hlumelo Marepula."

[@livemandongana]

Like😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@ritadeterding1092]

NO!!! Such a Powerful Song about FREEDOM and PEACE ...with a SLAVE-MASK??? NEVER!!! 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎....

[@Karsakus]

I like this song, but i stoppet after some seconds. Cause I see people they are maskereted........If You are delive to jesus you are nod afraid for any deseas or anything ....... Jesus go to the sick people dont ask for anything .......this

[@Karsakus]

I don't want to badmouth the musical performance, because it is outstanding. But as a Christian, I would like to ask the artists a question: When Jesus went to the sick, did he also go with a mask and full protection? No, Jesus went to the sick, touched them and they were blessed. He never uses a mask and that is his legacy. And everyone should think about that. Why are you promoting the mask that doesn't work?

[@lashpa28]

Respectfully sir, the choir is in no way promoting the mask. Only wearing one at a performance in a time where mass infections were on the rise in our country and at a time where mask wearing was (and still is) mandatory in a public indoor gathering. This entire event was fully covid-compliant for the time and we were simply following the regulations of the land. Thank you for enjoying the music too.

[@heatherdarby3720]

Singing with masks on = ridiculous

[@JairDominguesGuisso]

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