Baba Yetu - Stellenbosch University Choir

Christopher Tin, arranged by André van der Merwe
Credit: Recorded by Rondo Media (S4C) at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2018
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[@jamesmoronge8329]

Even in 2024, this is the most beautiful rendition of that song that I have listened to.

[@adventurouslife48]

I agree 💯!

[@senkapasic2207]

Slažem se

[@CaliShootoutdemon]

The one on Americas got talent was really nice too

[@angelikaaguilar1740]

​@@adventurouslife48today we had a performance of a Korean Milal Missionary choir who sang this song...they also did an awesome job

[@kevingw5379]

I'm a swahili native from East Africa, it's soo cool to hear foreign people sing perfectly in your mother tongue like that.

[@inspiredwithjulie]

They nailed it

[@kevingw5379]

@@inspiredwithjulie Oh yeah Julie, this is the best version so far. I know they made a lot of effort, Swahili is not an easy language.

[@mohaubangani1778]

we are not foreign, this is my home town cape town. `Equally your home in South Africa. we are all brothers and sisters.

[@MisfitsToFreaxxs13]

These are South Afrikaans

[@ianmarsden1130]

I'll bet it is. I'm English and it moved me immensely.

[@mattvkpc]

Who's been watching these performances over and over again? Just pure joy. Makes you glad to be a human being.

[@henmargames4940]

I listen Baba Yetu and Let my love be Heard every day to start the day since I "met" this Choir. You are my favorite by FAR!!

[@simelinkosileona5373]

Me

[@homersimpson1845]

Me. Thats the best performance I ever see

[@vcie515]

@@henmargames4940 ...and now there is "Nkosi Sikelela iAfrika" !!! Those three are gold! This choir is my absolute favorite too.

[@katerynanikonorova2081]

I was even crying the fist time, so overwhelming

[@Njabias]

As a Kenyan watching this in 2024, it's absolutely mind blowing. Just amazing.

[@xappr1173]

What are they singing about?

[@julius43461]

@@xappr1173 It's the lord's prayer in Swahili, with some other flavor that this choir added. They are incredible.

[@Njabias]

@@xappr1173 The Lord's prayer.

[@maxdepasquale2351]

Always remember this song, and be proud of your great Nation.

[@SanoyNimbus]

First time I heard this song was playing the PC game Civilization IV ... it is the lead music in that game! :) It is not my native langage, but after a total of 12,5 year in Africa (Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania) I speak swahili ...

[@gasefete]

The chemistry drives me nuts....I wish i was part of this choir. Like....everyone can feel this song in their bones.

[@fiercehan6791]

^^

[@Nia.s.Care.]

Ikrrrr

[@softwaresurfers]

Mee too bro

[@Daynea]

I wish I was a part of this choir as well.

[@feraynironmane8101]

What is skin colour and language differences when you feel their joy in your bones? They all feel the same energy, Beautiful.

[@brookeallen7931]

That conductor though. His sheer joy in conducting this choir. I love his passion!!

[@Crystalquartz964]

Me too!

[@jimadavejr9542]

Beautiful 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@aizenonfleek5590]

Right his happiness while conducting makes me smile

[@knut-jrgenplesner4856]

What in inspiration he is.

[@ash1rose]

Yes! I was just coming here to say the same! His sheer joy and enthusiasm is wonderful.

[@vcie515]

Who thought this possible 35 years ago??? Black and white students singing together in swahili language to represent their country South Africa... So glad that we are able to hear and see this! This version is the one I prefer. Perfection. And it's a pleasure to see each and every singer so invested in the song! 👍

[@mistakay9019]

I think it's more incredible now as 35 years ago seemed a more tolerant time! ;) Besides that, this is a translation of christian verse into swahili, written and composed by an Asian American and performed by nearly every nationality on the planet! i'd say its more of an anthem for human kind!

[@meticulousgeek]

@@mistakay9019 Yes this should be the anthem of humankind going forward into the future.

[@musembikevinmwange1669]

V Cie I’m sorry but Swahili isn’t South African it’s spoken in Kenya , Tanzania and Rwanda

[@kaimueric9390]

Mmm, not entirely accurate info. Swahili is an East African language and the dress code of the two Africans (or African personas) towards the end is typical of the Maasai community in Kenya. Therefore I would say this was meant to bring out the East African culture (or approach to sacred music) rather than SA's.

[@lilalaser]

Also remarkable: Christopher Tin, the composer of the song is of Asian origin.

[@wirdylabrinthonell9413]

From Nigeria, i must say this choir gives all i ever wanted. Never seen a choir so good. The countersoprano, tenor and bass + that geniue expressions on their faces... Gosh! Give it all to them please ❤

[@psyconautica]

The sopranos of this choir are truly killing it. Voice of angels!

[@Emily.M5]

They are amazing truly awesome

[@nomandlalupuzi4372]

I love this song

[@maggiemunn5425]

Everyone coming together is what makes this sound so beautiful! (Not saying I disagree, Sopranos are usually highly praised in the choral world, I'm an Alto coming in hot for some love lol) well done, astounding sound

[@gertyelizabeth9562]

@@maggiemunn5425 as a fellow alto I agree with you whole heartedly, we provide the base, the nuance, the colours for sopranos to basically sing the tune.

[@psyconautica]

No offense to the altos, tenors, baritones and the basses. All parts of this choir are truly amazing. It is just that as a former high school soprano, my ears automatically tuned into the soprano range. Peace.

[@estherkuria1196]

This is a Kiswahili rendition of the Lord's Prayer...I am from Kenya and it has just given me goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥🔥It's perfect 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karinavilarino2842]

O que diz a música? Veja como música é linguagem universal! Não conheço a tradução mas me emocionei ouvindo!

[@sandralaiberdejesus9247]

Me dá arrepios, sempre!!

[@sandralaiberdejesus9247]

@@karinavilarino2842 , é a oração do Pai Nosso, que Jesus ensinou!

[@karryannemorgan9484]

It's so beautiful.

[@nqobilentokozompetshwa9853]

What does the song say

[@Jimmilito1]

Am Kenyan, we speak Swahili, this is the best composition of 'Baba Yetu' ever! Hats off!

[@gasefete]

This is the best so far.

[@levyfeller9056]

They are singing in Swahili?

[@Jimmilito1]

@@levyfeller9056 Yes, Swahili. Word for word.

[@collinskiprop560]

😂Ata Kenya sijawahi sikia a version that is this lit.

[@zeecaptain42]

@@Jimmilito1 hi! Could you tell us short about the meaning of the words being spoken by the two young men in traditional clothing? :-)

[@Massywilly09]

My beautiful language, seeing my fav prayer in my native language brings tears in my eyes . Much love from Tanzania 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@caroltyson5365]

I have no idea what they are saying but I also have tears!

[@taywall97]

Those Sopranos are so clear and crisp! Also the young men are so expressive! Great choir

[@perischumama4817]

Wonderful piece "our father who art in heaven" in swahili. Mbarikiwe sana

[@andii-]

the altos are also amazing, dont leave them out!!!

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

They sound like angels wah❤😂

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

@@andii- the Altos too❤

[@Cybernaut76]

If I am not mistaken, the sopranos are marked with red necklaces....

[@TAP7a]

Now *this* is performance. Notice how they do the “not moving very much but doing something in time with the music” thing, except they look AWESOME doing it. Because they are all invested, in the moment, and most importantly LOVING EVERY MOMENT. This is what choral music should aspire to be. Doesn’t hurt that the singing was absolute perfection too!

[@entertainmentnews5355]

univeristy of racism...thats is waht it should be callled

[@ryancopetti3850]

@@entertainmentnews5355why do you say so?

[@zinhlesibisi2531]

Choral music can be whatever anyone pleases doesn't have to be one style of singing only....Africans have their own deal with it and get over your small minded self mxm

[@niteip187]

They put everything into that performance. Should've got a standing ovation but the crowd is full of old people lol

[@captainiglo2784]

@@entertainmentnews5355 So sad you say so. If I was Andre van der Merwe I would invite you for an audition and - provided you are talented - to join this amazing choir.

[@sharonbironga7165]

I'm a kenyan and truly this is the best version I've heard of baba yetu... I'm in tears... Najivunia kuwa mkenya.. Najivunia lugha yetu ya Kuswahili Ps, the choir master is hot 😉😋

[@stephniek]

Me toooo...urgh the tears when they came out in Kikois

[@TacticalEdgeSupervisor-dm7wm]

Yep l second u till now everytime l listen to it it trigger African Dream of coming together removing Colonial Borders and Celebrating our Diversity

[@vindasaragih8794]

We learned now at my Choir now! Love this song

[@V-Smith]

Hotty naughty lol 🥵😂

[@rogeriojow]

I cant understand a single word, but I dont need to know the words to understand the feeling. Its awesome,

[@jonfer381]

To me, this really is the best version of this song. Everyone in the choir looks like they're having the time of their lives and this arrangement just knocks it out of the park. The layering is perfect, with each section doing something unique at all times but never such that it clashes with another section. The soprano countermelody at 0:56? Utterly inspired.The two soloists in the latter half? Energizing and dynamic. Honestly, I'm blown away

[@fexbio]

The sopranos in this rendition is the nearest thing I've heard from perfection.

[@TheFinalMeowntdown]

I love how people who know the square root of ass about music and professional choir singers, conductors and performers all have such high praise for this piece, at their own level of musical understanding. I know the tune transcended the game long ago but it’s still kinda absurd to think there’s still this much hype around the title music for a game that came out, what, 18 years ago?

[@scottsmith8687]

@christophertIn

[@Miki....................233]

@@TheFinalMeowntdownYou must be fun at parties!

[@debbeykitchingolivier]

This performance has just been voted as the best mixed choir performance at the Llangollen Eisteddfod in 25 years! Well deserved Stellies!

[@kochiotsuka1228]

I am Japanese who live in Brazil. I have started crying since the beggining of the music. I do not understand what it says but I understand the beauty of the music. I love this music.

[@Baringokaa]

It is kiswahili.the lords prayer in kenya

[@kochiotsuka1228]

@@Baringokaa I knew that they are singing about something sacred, geuine and beautiful and some truth of the world and humanity!!!!!! Thank you for explanation.

[@MD-qh6ld]

@Salm1848 also if you dont ;)

[@bolonya2264]

This song always brings me to tears. This was arranged by an Asian man, using the Lord's Prayer, In Swahili, for an American game company. This is humanity at its finest.

[@Alchrat]

こんにちは ビデオにこれを歌う： www.krassotkin.ru/sites/prayer.su/japanese/transliteration/

[@coreyburke5381]

Those women's voices, they are literally what I'd imagine what angels would sound like in heaven. Such flow. Beautiful!

[@lethokuhleNongcebo]

their voice are instrumental.. this is just beyond amazing

[@angelolaniyiolaogun1002]

You are right, I was watching those girls with their voices and could imagine heavenly song, I have had angel singing before and this girl's nailed it

[@jademoreno7838]

Honestlyyy

[@presidentgirlscollege260]

thank you

[@ReanCombrinck]

Pretty sure they sing this song in heaven :)

[@simply_stacy]

Wow, here in 2024 and this is a MASTERPIECE! Bless the lovely people and lovely voices!

[@zingabob6665]

Merry christmas my fellow human!!!! Greetings from Gdańsk Poland 🎉🎉🎉

[@claresoit6628]

This song is giving me goosebumps. As a native Kiswahili speaker from Kenya, I couldn't be more proud of our language and culture.

[@bellasaward8330]

Is Kiswahili the same as Swahili or is there an important distinction between the two? The language is beautiful.

[@wangui5]

@@bellasaward8330 just like Francais and French.. 😜

[@lauramakensy6221]

I can sing it!! Beautiful language!

[@sheilabett4980]

@@bellasaward8330 Kiswahili is the language and Swahili refers to the people and culture. Swahili people are an ethnic group found in some of the coastal areas of East Africa like Kenya and Tanzania.

[@bellasaward8330]

@@sheilabett4980 Ahhh! :) Learn something every day! Thanks. 😊

[@jkkamonya]

Am a Kenyan watching them harmonize the Lord's prayer in my national language. My heart is in Heaven right now. Thank you.

[@mariaangelagouveasorato5419]

Maravilhoso, um hino de louvor ❤

[@sylvioalonso2893]

Quênia maravilhosa!!!!!

[@lisi4502]

One can see that the conductor is loving his job,love it.

[@zeldawolff358]

He conducts for many different choirs. He even worked with my high school choir (Stellenberg High School). He's a really lively man😁

[@chinline1289]

Attitude is important, Especially in high school, the way you present yourself can bring the music to life thus the conductor has a role too if needed to show the appropriate emotion

[@mrst1946]

He’s such a joy to watch

[@mariaamabwi1854]

Kabisa🤗👌

[@walkwithorr]

It's in him, so much dedication. Doing what you love is so fulfilling.

[@jennicehkyang]

I learned this song for a performance I and my team had to at our church choir... we were going to Tanzania in that year and wow this song was so beautiful and loved the whole process of learning it... This brings me back...! Great to see the performance!

[@lisamuller68]

I was there and saw it live. Never had goosebumps like the ones i had hearing this since then! Absolutely amazing!!

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

So lucky I live in America but it's on my bucket list to cure The Squire live

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

Yikes. See the choit live !

[@oanas7681]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 be blessed 🔥❤️

[@renevanderwesthuizen1520]

I wish I was you!!!

[@Dashi42100]

As someone who was part of an allstate choir I can tell you that a choir feeds off the energy of the conductor. The members each have such great chemistry and love of the song, but they are also taking their emotion direct from him. He's doing a fantastic job and you can tell he is feeling the music too and that translates to the performance. Great work all around, beautiful rendition of an amazing song.

[@pinterblanka7150]

Exactly..you can tell how much the conductor loves his people as they sing for him with so much love..

[@sergioteixeiraleal447]

Exaclty!! Touché! That's exactly what stands out on this version - every single person is completely focused on their brilliant conductor and all feeling it deeply - the result is unbelievable good. And amazing to see black and white together being simply what we all are - human beings. ...At their best, may I add.

[@susandeason1356]

Amen to that!

[@wangarikarori]

The conductor is a whole mood

[@chonglong]

Them facials are a mood

[@samr-vt4qt]

met him backstage in 2018 hes a really nice guy and was really supportive of everyone

[@marionmaina5849]

Nìguo...🔥🔥

[@ReefearEapear]

He won the best conductor in that competition.

[@xizcoshadow183]

Anyone knows that conductor name? He's amazing ... 👏👏👏

[@DonCorleone87]

for me the reason this performance stands out above the rest is that you can see the passion and enthusiasm and sheer pride in singing the song. You see it in every one of those singers’ faces.

[@kevinjoseph4258]

I'm a Swahili native from Tanzania, really it is awesome when you see people join together and sing the gospel song because of praising our God.

[@operasanger]

In the middle of an international pandemic, at a time when over 2 million people have died and over 101 million people have been infected worldwide, I needed to hear this song today. Twice. I needed to see people together, without masks and with no need of social distancing. Singing the Lord's Prayer with such joy and so much hope in their young faces. I pray we get back to this place soon. And when we do, please reprise this song with the new class of students in your choir. Thank you.

[@harrydastukwa666]

I really want us together again😢😢

[@operasanger]

@@harrydastukwa666 Amen! Thank God for the vaccines!! So hopefully you'll be able to reprise this song again... (reasonably) soon!

[@Simon-mv2xm]

@@operasanger uh oh looks like the vaccines don’t work anymore.

[@georgiewalker1069]

Hear hear ⭐️💫

[@kaicy165]

Big Amen🙏🏾❤🤗

[@fredms83]

I am brazilian and I just bumped into this video 2 weeks ago and I can't stop watching it over and over again. Amazing energy!

[@jonatayy]

Swahili é uma língua linda e muito musical. O coral é super talentoso. A oração do Senhor Jesus é perfeita.

[@LilibetKE]

Back in 2023! The best version of the Lord's prayer! Lots of love from Kenya!

[@PaulMassaweunfiltered]

This is amazing, As a Tanzanian, a swahili person I am impressed. Glory to God Our father in heaven.

[@FRLLFC]

The most beautiful part of music is that you don't have to know what they are singing, but when you feel the music you know there is love in this world!!!

[@GiovanaSimmer]

You're absolutely right! The "Our Father" is indeed, not only a prayer, but a declaration of love to God, so it all makes sense! :)

[@joyfulnoise6913]

Yes!! Because these are the words of Jesus!! There is life and everything good in Jesus. And He IS THE HOPE OF THE WHOLE WORLD!! ALLELUIA!!😍

[@folioio]

I love the young men who come out at the end; they're like apostles preaching the Word. This is wonderful.

[@oliviahonegger6672]

Yessss, from Switzerland. I lived in Kenya and Tanzania. Unforgettable time. I'm still homesick for Africa.

[@eddieswart4470]

I visited South Africa in 2016 and had never met so friendly, helpful and generous people, of every background and ethnicity. Even their protests are full of music and dance. I got a hug from a perfectly unknown person and smiles seem to be the norm. The best of the country is its people.

[@clydemadondo3495]

I was once part of a choir in primary which happened to be one of the best in South Africa. The feeling of being part of a choir is above any I've ever felt as a human being! I can only imagine how these guys are so blessed to be part of the number 1 ranked choir in the world!

[@delphinidin]

So I've just pieced together that this is a South African choir performing a song in Swahili at a music festival in Wales. That's fantastic!

[@monnke]

wow genius, who would've known

[@gstephenson9442]

Composed by an Asian American for a video game called Civilization which is about, well, the whole world and all of it's people. Awesome!

[@oliversim7777]

Agradecido 👏🤗

[@rrpearsall]

You'll only see that diversity in SA.. America would also have Latinos, Asians, muts.. What other African country could that be??

[@yeoisa]

@@rrpearsall did you just call mixed people mutts…?

[@gmuz99]

11 years since the first time I heard this song in chorus as a freshman in high school. It became my favorite song instantly. Then I got to play it in band going into my senior year. This video gave me goosebumps! Loved singing along

[@hirwabelievergall5464]

Gall from Rwanda, East Africa. It is incredible how they sing with elegance in our language. Good work people!!

[@Innocent-06]

May 2024, and we still here. listening the most amazing voices 😭❤

[@albinanurullina8186]

Это можно слушать бесконечно !!! Какая энергетика!!!

[@caroaber]

August 2024 even 😊.

[@mathiassiebert1217]

@@caroaber September. Still.But I had seen in the last years over and over again.

[@F1Rules2]

@@caroaber October 2024

[@stalinraj2981]

If you watch it once, you are surely gonna get addicted to this. Such is their performance 😍😍😍

[@КатеринаМаруда]

Слухаю знов і знов. Найкраще виконання цієї пісні. Мабуть, виконавці співають не тільки устами, а серцем. ❤

[@ShiftyNimbus]

What keeps me coming back to this just has to be the overflowing pride and joy from everyone involved; they look like they're having fun and are so satisfied with singing this at the end it's great

[@guccigamers7087]

Wow!!! Incredible. Who felt goose bumps with me.

[@SaintFrosties]

Gucci Gamers Me!!!!!!!!!

[@estherngige1246]

🙋‍♀️

[@hexxan007]

All over! :-)

[@ethan_adn]

everywhereeeee

[@eastwestcoastkid]

Gucci Gamers 🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️

[@christianraphael3521]

This is very beautiful. I watched this over and over again. Swahili is a beautiful language and SA has the most beautiful of cultures. Love from Nigeria🇳🇬

[@graceatinukefelix2426]

I never get tired of this piece. It's so beautiful

[@screensaverentertainer]

Can't believe tears drop off my eyes even when I don't understand the language. God be praised. Amen

[@vestinanyenyembe7318]

screensaver Entertainer oooh very sorry

[@vestinanyenyembe7318]

screensaver Entertainer Methiew 6:9-13 represent the words in the song.....

[@screensaverentertainer]

@@vestinanyenyembe7318 Thank you. Seriously our able God is too unique in a dynamic manner. Glory to God.

[@isthatchep6974]

I speak Swahili... and wow! Just wow! Also... the Sopranos!😯

[@thc7542]

Wameimba vizuri sana

[@honeyandchoco]

@@thc7542 hongera kwao

[@c0ronariu5]

I’m an alto so usually a bit resentful towards sopranos, but gotta give them props here!

[@honeyandchoco]

@@c0ronariu5 me too

[@hanmanalaa7001]

True, our beautiful language, beautifully sang.

[@RyanHendra]

I have listened to this hundreds of times. On each occasion, I can't help but play it at least three times over. I never tire of it. The arrangement is brilliant and the voices angelic. Makes me emotional every time. Perfection. How exhilirating it must be to be a member of this choir, performing this piece. Thank you performers and conductor for this gift.

[@mulusawalter779]

This is a Swahili language mainly spoken in Eastern Africa . In Kenya and Tanzania is their official language. Am from Kenya

[@sethtbaguley]

As someone who meditates on the Our Father daily - reciting it in both English and isiZulu - now hearing it sung in Swahili is nourishing for the soul. This arrangement has become like a prayer for me when I need light and strength.

[@faithfull1743]

As a South African immigrant to the UK, this had me in tears. This song represents everything that is right with my home country.

[@sandramartinez585]

bring you to tears so why you leave sounds like your full of shit if you love your culture so much why you living in a white culture only to use there resources and schools makes you a Hippocratic

[@lid1312]

sandra martinez LMAO

[@SameerAli-ow6en]

sandra martinez hippocratic BRUH Lmaaaooo hop off dude they were making a nice comment everyone has their reasons for having to leave their home. Absent minded people like you make this world a terrible place 🙊🙈

[@joanyou6254]

@@sandramartinez585 bruh what? Everyone has there reasons for leaving. I'm an immigrant and I love my omeland and am sad I had to leave it as well. Just because you leave your home country doesn't mean you dislike it.

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

@@sandramartinez585 It brings us to tears BECAUSE of how much we miss our home. Also, don't bring Hippocrates into this, I doubt he was as hypocritical as you.

[@bellahamani4387]

There’s a way it hits different when you hear foreigners sing in your language and do it perfectly! I’m humbled, God is for us all🙌🙌bless your souls🙌🏆🏆

[@robinrubrecht3985]

Praise God. :D

[@titussimon2937]

1:03 the moment the conductor realised that his choir is just killing it😍 THIS IS BEAUTIFUL❤️

[@stumclellan5988]

Oi - audience! Standing ovation please! Just magnificent.

[@Santy_4799]

Damn this choir is absolutely living in the moment. Absolutely ecstatic expressions on every one of their faces. This is simply flawless. One of the best musical pieces in the platform.

[@mairaligo6264]

They’re super into it and I love that. The sopranos don’t overpower it. I love the men’s voices in this piece. The percussionist is VIBING. The soloists are so cool.

[@PauloRobertoDomingos]

I've been a choir singer for many years and conductor of a small choir in my city, and this song and this particular arrangement and the emotion that each of the singers in your wonderful choir transmit when they sing this song, is one of the most moving things I've ever heard in my whole life. I cry every time I hear you sing. My sincere congratulations to all and greetings from Brazil.

[@TacticalEdgeSupervisor-dm7wm]

The Arrangement The Conductor is Expandable He knows his Stuff

[@mariacristinacastillo1053]

Este coro maravilloso está formado por personas solo de Sudáfrica? Quién es el Director?

[@severhappiness5301]

To this day one of the very best performances on the internet! Coming back here ever so often because it's the perfect rendition of one of my favorite songs

[@rusiutres694]

듣는데 온몸에 소름이 돋은건 이게 유일한거같아요. 제 최고의 바바예투네요.

[@mzwaneleshange6671]

The conductor is the best.....ive seen him conduct Pretoria University... He knows is story, and this is the most reputable choir I know they always do justice

[@caydenwells5685]

I absolutely love this song! It is a perfect example of how we can be united together, no matter our ethnicity. Lets bring the world together in positive, uplifting ways! Don't cause rifts in society over the mistakes of individuals. We're all only human. We make mistakes sometimes.

[@mangomerl26]

I'm crying watching the choir singing in one tongue, still crying, listening to you guys perfect in tunes. ❤❤

[@MiradelleTarot]

This is seriously one of the BEST choir performances ever. Literally ever. Just so full of passion and life.

[@philippwyss6494]

I can't help it, whenever I listen to this song the tears are just rolling down my checks, there is a power in that song and how it is performed that I cannot explain.

[@Cybernaut76]

This is Lords Prayer sung in Swahili language. Lords Prayer is perhaps the very most powerful prayer there can be. Jesus personally taught it in pages of New Testament (of course other prayers can be stated to Him also). He Himself must have been happy and proud to hear this song. Perhaps even Lords Spirit was involved! (that would explain the power) This was even more impressive performance than how most gospel choirs do it.

[@misslight2008]

I love how expressive the young men's faces are at 0:28. They really put their whole selves into this beautiful performance. Glory to God 🙌

[@eupatorusgracilicornis4527]

And their jumping brows))

[@misslight2008]

@@eupatorusgracilicornis4527 yes! Lol

[@PandinHD]

This how winners are looking like

[@spipenglish3052]

Makes me quite emotional actually.

[@noradia1985]

Fuck off with the God bullshit please and thank you.

[@bettyk8105]

I revisit this spot every so often and I’m always so moved and inspired! What a wonderful choir!

[@debbeykitchingolivier]

Proud of these young people and André van der Merwe, the choir director - representing Stellenbosch University in South Africa superbly!

[@Chebeshaaz]

Amazing song I can feel God's presence...BABA yetu uliye mbinguni ...🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪from Kenya...be blessed ❤️

[@oscarbarton378]

Beautiful Swahili language, am proud to be a Tanzanian

[@joanejeh555]

Oscar Barton I’ve always wondered what the song means!!! Please what does it mean ? I’ve sang it sine I was so so little lol ... with no meaning

[@catherinepalmer4596]

Female_ Tiger This is the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili. “Baba Yetu” means “Our Father.” The words follow Jesus’s teaching exactly.

[@jesuslares629]

Oscar Barton, Swahili is a beuatiful language. is it delightful to hear it!!!!!

[@shanelbrajik1191]

it means our father in heaven ...your name be praised ! Thats the whole theme of the song ! and the words are from the bible i think the book of mathew ! where the jesus discples asked jesus to teach them how to pray 😀😀😀😀i have tried to explain with my broken english ...just try to get the meaning and not judging the verbs @female tyga

[@shanelbrajik1191]

it means our father in heaven ...your name be praised ! Thats the whole theme of the song ! and the words are from the bible i think the book of mathew ! where the jesus discples asked jesus to teach them how to pray 😀😀😀😀i have tried to explain with my broken english ...just try to get the meaning and not judging the verbs @female tyga

[@alisonreiff-martin7841]

How many times can you watch it and not feel such great joy and happiness each time!! The answer is infinity!

[@수리조아-p4j]

모두의 표정에서 노래 함 으로서의 행복함과 서로에 대한 믿음이 느껴집니다. 너무 좋네요. 하루 한번은 듣고 있습니다.

[@nami1459]

저두요

[@seerin0158]

뭐지 이 익숙한 언어는..?

[@somtooejimgini569]

Goosebumps all over .....can't help the tears. May our God be praised forever.

[@martag5110]

I was in South Africa, living in Sumerset West fell years ago and I still missing this time. The musicality of African languages and music makes feel happy and blessings. God bless this amazing continent!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@zuuhlx1879]

The only thing amazing on that continent is the amount of resources we can yet claim from it. Other than that it's population is a blight on this world. A sinkhole where it does not matter how much money the western world pumps into it, they will never evolve. Sometimes there is an exception and you see them grow but then another warlord stands up and sets back the clock by a few decades.

[@NC-qc7wd]

This had me in tears and on an edge of happiness the entire time

[@yelomijo]

Best version ever! Not only the arrangement, but also the quality of the choir itself! MOLTO BRAVI!!

[@jiminyang3623]

I was a boarding student in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya for 6 years. What Kenya has done for me I will never forget because it was a true blessing. I plan on living in Kenya for good but when that will be I do not know. However, what I do know is that this song just gave me goosebumps and put tears in my eyes as I remember my time and people from the beautiful country of Kenya.

[@hk254lyt8]

How did you survive? Kenyan boarding schools are strict

[@jiminyang3623]

@@hk254lyt8 Hey 254lyt, sorry I am just now replying to your question. I went to a boarding school called Rift Valley Academy, a Christian boarding school. I do not know how strict Kenyan boarding schools are. However my school was strict in the sense of "conservativeness", but I personally did not feel restricted from expressing myself and my passion!

[@kenyansunflower]

Asante na Karibu Kenya. We love you

[@123-r1d7m]

They say music heals the soul. This is what God had in mind! Whenever I feel overwhelmed by everything that is happening in the world today with the pandemic, I listen to this song or any song by this wonderful choir and the world doesn’t seem so bad!

[@tubaniels]

Can't help re-watching this performance, it is so well sung and arranged for choir. The balance, the timing, it is really hard to find any faults to it. I have to confess that it made me cry more then once

[@juancarloslondono7322]

When the drum stops at 1:07 and the voices go ooooh ooooh at the base, gives me the chills. Beautiful harmony

[@alejandrolossantos2977]

I love the way the conductor is feeling the music. He's just into the song, he's feeling the emotion really well! Great arrangement Merwe.

[@TheOrientalNightFish]

This is so beautiful, I'm crying! This is how we should be, and can be. All of us together, singing for the world we share. If South Africa can, the whole world can. I can see such light in this new generation. Absolutely amazing.

[@kennethbutler9164]

My absolute favorite performance of this song!

[@amakaorekie1889]

Stole my heart... 🥺😩 Downloaded and listening on repeat

[@victornyamai2106]

the joy of hearing foreigners singing your language it just makes you feel special and this was just amazing...... ❤❤receive love from Kenya

[@victornyamai2106]

@Mcebisi Bekwa But they did an excellent job considering that they do not speak Swahili in their country

[@octaviogrecco701]

Maestro André van der Merwe, your conducting is simply impeccable and you can show us the joy of praying, transmitted in the smile of each of its singers. Congrats!!!

[@debbiepeiser3595]

Yes here in 2024 from the Caribbean. Just started helping with autistic people today. As I am waiting for the experts to arrive, I play this over and over. They love it so much. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@michaelroebuck1340]

This is the South Africa we should all strive for . No racial hate just wonderful voices in praise of our creator. God Bless Africa.

[@mummoniq7950]

@Michael Roebuck I agree - It would be even more amazing when the 10% no longer owns 90% of the wealth of SA.

[@zawadidaniel2969]

@@mummoniq7950 exactly

[@michaelroebuck1340]

I cannot accept your claim re economics . Most people I know own no land or have overseas bank accounts . We also do not run down the Country like many who joined the ( PFP Party ) and left South Africa . We want to see a South Africa which offers a decent life for all the people who are proud of the Country the diverse cultures and peoples who are not liars and seekers of financial enrichment of themselves or their families . No doubt you will comment on my view and that is your right thanks to the consitution we enjoy here.

[@turnitupmike]

Amen

[@pamperry7693]

Actually the problem is not racial hatred, it is corruption perpetrated by those in power over their fellow Africans!

[@kennedywere6018]

Much love from Kenya, I swear this should be UN national anthem

[@pearljantjies2562]

True

[@Nemshee]

@Thea Green lol

[@Nemshee]

Definitely not. This is a Christian song. The majority of the world is not Christian.

[@p_pattedd5477]

@@Nemshee Yes it would be weird to open civ 4 and hear un anthem run on the main menu.

[@Kiarinadia]

@Thea Green we don't need to be Christian to sing or appreciate this song. The music is most important here. Your statement on UN is not pertinent. And if god was more rejected, life would be better in some part of the world under superstition's pandemic !

[@joecoolmccall]

I keep coming back to this interpretation of the song. So well done.

[@davidmurvai40]

By far the best version of Christopher Tin's masterpieces.

[@jacquesdutoit3529]

I think I've watch this 300+ times after discovering it 4 months ago! Cant get enough of it! Such an awesome performance. Well done Andre and especially the rest of the choir!

[@simelinkosileona5373]

I just saw this song and I think I'm not sleeping today ....i keep on repeating it

[@dragonzlyric]

Yes, same. Going on two months and coming here everyday haha. Thanks to Andre’s arrangement, I can’t get enough of it either. Thanks to the choir, I bought their cd on iTunes but even that doesn’t compare to this live version. This feels more alive, has more presence, and there’s a pulse to it that makes it sound exciting. Also, watching the good looking faces enjoying and putting everything in their singing on here makes it all that much better.

[@raymod18]

Never felt Swahili nicer and inspirational like this..Am a Kenyan and this is the best ever compilation

[@thjeon1087]

I've heard many arrangement of Baba Yetu, and this is the best version to me. Your song makes me realize again that Swahili is such a beautiful language to hear. There are wildness, softness, whispering, and sound of nature. Amazing harmony! I hope the same beautiful harmony of South Africa.

[@martintuohy7553]

Another wonderful performance from this amazing choir. I love watching them as much as listening to them. They all seem so consumed by their singing. I don't recognise the language they are singing in, and obviously I don't understand a word of what they are saying, but that doesn't matter at all. I enjoy the experience of listening to them, and their joy is contagious. I love it. Thank you.

[@keonabrown3831]

I’ve watched this every night before I go to sleep for the last two weeks. It’s so beautiful, powerful, uniting. I cry everytime 🤍

[@agusagus6407]

Either do i

[@HeavenlyLights]

Me too. On Repeat♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻🥰

[@julyriver8851]

The passion on the conductor's face made me emotional. Beautiful, heartfelt performance by this great choir. Thank you!

[@danhoblify]

I admit that I can't stop watching this video. Fantastic performance. My favorite part is sopranos really shining at 0:57.

[@marcns__]

they sound so beautiful.. i cried 😭😭😭