Die Donker - Stellenbosch University Choir

Die Donker (The Dark)
Two Afrikaans Songs
Arranged by André van der Merwe
Die Gang - Christopher Torr
(Publisher: Christopher Torr Music)
As performed by Laurika Rauch
Klein Tambotieboom - Die Heuwels Fantasties
Audio recorded at Woordfees on Thursday 12 March 2020 in the Endler, Stellenbosch.
Videos recorded 4 - 11 May 2020 at the homes of choristers during lockdown.
Sound Engineer: Dr Gerhard Roux
Video Production: Regardt Visser
Choir Management: US Woordfees - [e-mail]
English Translation:
DIE GANG (The Corridor):
In the dark corridor I saw a light, but the flame was delicate and frail.
I yearned for springtime on my uncle's farm without electricity.
My aunt said, "My child, my child, love and moths are blind."
The flame is delicate and frail, and like a thief it can disappear in the night.
Deep within the corridor I yearned for something.
The wind was singing that spring would bring love.
I could hear the day withering - it was only the sun disappearing.
And as certain as the earth that turns, a cock would crow again.
One evening the night turned to day as the storm erupted with all its force.
And I hid in the corridor, because I was afraid of the electricity.
KLEIN TAMBOTIEBOOM (a farm in the Limpopo Province of South Africa):
When the shadows come to fetch me, and when the good Lord does not look out for me,
when the ozone layer perishes
and falls into a chandelier of stars,
lay my heart to rest in Klein Tambotieboom and scatter my ashes across the Bushveld horizon.

[@zusjesvanlimburg]

I'm from the Netherlands and I heard this song by this awardwinning choir at the beginning of the pandemie in 2020. It still moves me time and time again. These young people singing in front of a camera each alone in their own room.... and still, évery! face lights up and shows the meaning of the words, authentic and full of compassion. Mankind at its best. Thank you.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

The pandemic was hard on many people. Many people died, many people lost their incomes. Many people suffered from isolation. I was afraid of dying and make my daughters orphans. To see and hear these beautiful faces sing this beautiful song gave me much needed joy during this time.

[@alistairt7544]

I can't explain why I keep replaying and replaying this video. I am just moved with warmth and happiness whenever I listen to this tune and I don't even understand a lick of Afrikaans 😅🥰

[@theooberholzer3734]

It stirs the soul. The words does too :)

[@deejay1313]

This is what South Africa can produce when we all stand together and perform under excellent direction. Bravo!

[@felicitytsotetsi4472]

Totally agree

[@glendive72]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@grahama9169]

Awesome, proud to see what South Africans can do 😁

[@daniebotha7277]

100%

[@rooibaard365]

Definitief nie onder kak Malema en sy gedrogte. Daar is nie hoop. Afrikaners/Boere het daardie land iets gegee en daar word net deur swart Afrika mense vernietig. Rugby is nou Glo van swart Afrika mense afkomstig. Haha wat n grap. Suid Afrika is lagwekkend. Ek was vier Jaar laas daar, het dinge verbeter? Glo nie

[@hardgainer1840]

Front row seats to the best choir in the world.😭😭😭 The sound engineers also did such an amazing job.

[@sharonmalatjiza]

Couldn't agree more !

[@luigiklein7736]

Most def.. Front row seats ✌️

[@jacklogansmith7646]

While it was a job well done, they did have a much easier job than in most of these videos (the audio was a live recording with everyone still at Stellenbosch). Normally, these videos require the sound engineers to blend individual audio tracks together, and they got to skip that step here.

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

Being Dutch I can understand quite a bit of the text. The end always brings me to tears! Hope to sing this one day. What a fantastic choir, ❤😊 😊

[@mhlobomhlambeli374]

Props to the sound engineer and the editor 🔥🔥🔥

[@bathandwaka1740]

That's what I'm impressed on more ❤️

[@jacklogansmith7646]

While it was a job well done, they did have a much easier job than in most of these videos (the audio was a live recording with everyone still at Stellenbosch). Normally, these videos require the sound engineers to blend individual audio tracks together, and they got to skip that step here.

[@rwbrown1904]

@@jacklogansmith7646 Interesting - thank you for sharing that.

[@jacklogansmith7646]

@@rwbrown1904 It's in the video description. This is not insider info.

[@rwbrown1904]

@@jacklogansmith7646 Yes, I see. I’m helping to put together a church choir ZOOM presentation and I’m trying to gather as much information as I can. This video is among the most beautiful that I’ve seen and heard.

[@thabolekgwathi442]

I don’t know Afrikaans but I know when they say elektrisiteit they’re crying about load-shedding plus they’re seeing in dark, we’re together guys ❤️amazing choir

[@aussieevonne7857]

You made me laugh. I hear you.

[@nikiwenhlapo2978]

Kwaaahahaha 🤣 🤣 ...how you came to that conclusion baffles me

[@Koko-lk4pe]

😂😂😂😂

[@huwthomas7333]

I came close to dying three days ago. Now I'm in hospital recovering alone... but not alone because I have a whole choir of brilliant singers with me. This, and all of SU Choir's lovely sounds in KZbin, is lifting me up as much as the antibiotics. It's a reminder that music can bring or increase hope inside us. There is no greater gift other than true love. Thank you Andre van der Merwe for your inspired arrangements, and to everyone who makes the SU Choir the best in the world every year. May you always be safe and full of joy, and fulfilled in your lives. Huw

[@singthenorth]

Hi Huw, Kathryn here from Sing the North choir. I just wanted to say I read your note and I'm so glad to hear that this beautiful music lifted you up. I hope you're OK. Know I and everyone reading your note are wishing you well.

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

Ah, come and join our #ChoiroftheEarth 🌎 You'll never be alone ❤

[@DM-ek3jc]

I hope you are fully recovered by now. Yes these angelic voices bring hope and homage to the human heart. You are never alone, especially when in pain and trouble. God is with you.

[@h35biznez]

This the South Africa I want to live in ! Love Yall 🇿🇦❤

[@almasmith906]

Yup agree... we must all sing in choirs. Music brings people together. Medicine for the soul.

[@loudiecampbell9732]

Ek stem saam August! (I agree August!) 😊

[@sharoleenarends5444]

Me too unity❤

[@LdeJ412]

Even me

[@GarageBiljon]

Yes!! This is what South Africa looks like in my heart!

[@bigteddymungai1731]

It's a place I wonna be am a Kenyan but the way south Africans sings oh my goodness! The best choir in the world ❤️❤️❤️

[@nellapenelope3240]

Thank you! I am South African, and we have some marvelous singers here. A lot of my family sings as well!

[@brigittewitbooi9809]

Dear sir. I had the privilege to also sing in this choir during 1995-1996

[@johann.9271]

You're always welcome in South Africa. If you have a talent / skill come here with a work visa. I'll even help you. Seriously... We need more people to do more things in SA. If you can and you are willing, come here. Invest in this place and invest in Africa.

[@mohaubangani1778]

I'm such a green blooded South African, I Love everything about the Father land. Our nation is talented, Come hell or high water!

[@mornecombrinck5739]

The beauty of unity transcends the barriers of language.

[@chikodiossai6429]

This is what God had in mind when He created the world. All skin color making music in harmony to His glory❤️❤️🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 Thank you to this beautiful choir!!!!

[@kristienclaesen7777]

Dit is bovenaards prachtig. Voor mij het beste koor dat ik ooit hoorde. Kristien uit België.

[@claudedaubies7765]

Ik woon ook in België en deel jouw mening. En ek luister net so graag na liedjies in Afrikaans as in Nederlands...

[@nadapupovac9093]

I didn't understand a single word, but it doesn't matter. Love for music, singing and talent is universal. Great job guys! 🥰

[@axeljooste501]

Hi Nada, the English translation is in the video description.

[@AugustinusKleingeld]

Hartroerend. Pragtig!

[@gerhardlesch3615]

Your languages?

[@nadapupovac9093]

@@axeljooste501 oh, hi. Thanks a million. I'll check them out.

[@petercampbell1648]

It's a pity, because the emotions captured in these beautiful words too... just WOW!

[@mosasji]

Ode van hoop tijdens eenzame dagen van aan huis gekluisterd zijn tijdens de pandemie. De zang en Afrikaanse taal zijn prachtig.

[@heinrichkruger4443]

Can't believe I was once part of this choir. Twee van my gunsteling liedere en kunstenaars - André en USK, dankie dat julle die donkerte vir ons kom helder maak het.

[@Ajoe-eg1vr]

You lucky

[@johann.9271]

Dit is ons taal op sy mooiste. Al werk ek heeldag in Engels, maak ek seker dat ek my verdiep in Afrikaans as ek eers tuis is. Dit is die taal waarin ek bid, droom, dink en hoop. Julle maak ons trots. En dít is 'n erkenning van 'n Transvaler wat gedink het hy het 'n goeie Afrikaanse opleiding gehad. Welgedaan, Maties. Julle verdien die eer. Alle verwagtinge van die pro-PUK is oortref.

[@kewirfannyuyv.3356]

Sound engineers, respect!🙌

[@gabyhermans8186]

Tot tranen toe geroerd, steeds weer. Stilmakend mooi

[@nickjanssens]

The most watchable choir on KZbin, sung by real students who are members because they manage to fit it in with their studies, a fantastic watch and listen.

[@DiminutiveBob]

Bly nou 20 jaar lank in Engeland. Ook n eks-lid van die F# koor. Om hierdie te hoor in Afrikaans, my Moedertaal, en as 'n oud Matie, kry ek trane in my oë... Briljant!

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Beautiful from a founder member of the Drakensberg Boys Choir............Love the Rainbow Nation Look, Keep it going guys and dolls. Thanks

[@annemartine]

Tranen van geluk elke keer als ik dit beluister! Ik kom hier vaak terug!

[@lodewykcoetzee4104]

Dank je wel! Groeten uit Zuid-afrika!

[@imlijunglajamir7234]

When the world around me gets too much to bear, I come here to calm myself down. This song despite not knowing what the lyrics is about has been a solace to me. Sending love from Nagaland, India.

[@ChrisWinter_]

❤

[@Suzwuz]

Would you like me to translate it for you?

[@Lirieke2Lyrics]

Translated here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2kkmCOpLuInNk

[@NathalieHx]

Oh I LOVE this! I’m dutch and we speak basically the same language as this song is in 😍 you guys kill it all the time! Like we say in our country: “ik ben sprakeloos” ❤️

[@jillp1840]

I'm English, and I understood that :-)

[@elizabethk2527]

The song is in Afrikaans which I think comes from Dutch

[@albretsnyman5634]

Ek is ook sprakeloos!

[@angelotlawrence]

Ek’s ook sprakeloos!

[@hope1416]

Yes, Afrikaans came from Dutch.

[@phumlanifikeni4938]

Blasting this on my speaker. The amount of talent is unbelievable.

[@MariahRuthven]

Goosebumps. I left S.A when I was a kid and never felt a real bond or connection with my country, but watching this brings tears to my eyes as if this is what South Africa truly is about and although where I live now is where my heart and home is, deep inside me there is still a longing of some kind. I feel an immense amount of love for each of you in that video !! Just amazing! ♡

[@jookooone]

As a Korean, I can't really understand a single word, but I can feel the feeling of being beautiful and purified to the point of tears. My bucket list is to hear the Stellenbosch University Choir perform live. I'm sure it will be.

[@_Hey.nuel0]

Same here I have been crying since this afternoon cause of this song 🎶

[@mercykavuma679]

This makes the two of us. I cannot really understand any lyrics. Be it as it may, they sound so beautiful, it makes me emotional. I am with you on that bucket list item.

[@Lirieke2Lyrics]

Translated here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2kkmCOpLuInNk

[@ockertbrits6907]

Check out the song with translation. I understand every word, and believe, if you understand the beauty of the words also, you will understand that what you find so good now is only half of it.....

[@thomasnicholls8610]

@@ockertbrits6907 This song by Laurika Rauch has many layers of meanings......

[@piano3156]

My heart is melt the second I hear this song. Even I don’t speak the language they are singing, it is still touching my heart. Wonderful choir.

[@etiennevanderschyff2162]

André, choir members, sound engineers, Laurika, Die Heuwels, you have caused a stir in emotions during a time we are desperate for re-enforcement that this Country has a wealth of talent that always overcome the dark clouds - halala Africa!

[@pred7949]

Seeing the diversity, singing a song in my language had me in tears 15 seconds into this. Make art not war. This is otherworldly. You all are shaping the world we want to live in. DANKIE!

[@sharoleenarends5444]

True thats the SA we want

[@yvonnepost2881]

Prachtig 🥰

[@alistairt7544]

😭😭❤

[@mwindanji6714]

Because the dark always comes before The Light. Beautiful example of self distancing, yet coming together for something magical. Your uploads are always appreciated. ❤

[@nellapenelope3240]

Yes. But you don't know how disgusting it is to have to do this! It simply isn't nearly the same as when it is done live. Especially when you know that the chances of dying from this supposed "calamity" is about 0.2%, which is pretty much the same as flu. And anyway, they are all young, so there is no earthly reason why they shouldn't go out. But anyway. It was beautifull

[@margrietbrandsma000]

YES ! Magical !!! Its here.

[@isoldekillian4582]

I am Austrian and we have quite a lot of choirs, but this choir I love the most!!! I LOVE YOU guys, so amazing your songs and medleys, I love to hear you every day!!!

[@brigitteberger3249]

Einfach wunderschön, ich liebe diesen Chor. Mein Wunsch ist einmal ein Konzert in Stellenbosch live erleben zu können ❤

[@dalangie]

Dann komm ich mit. 😉

[@kudzaivuyomayini883]

Sud Afrika ist nicht weit weg. Ich komme mit auch 😍

[@aaronmiller4114]

Dauf ich mit auh? 😉 Ich bin in USA

[@leoniedijxhoorn6239]

They come to Belgium in 2021 for the world choir games Flanders ( antwerp etc ) !

[@annekeholster8679]

@@leoniedijxhoorn6239 zijn er al data bekend?

[@refentsejoko8901]

Lovely harmony . can't stop listening to this mesmerizing song I keep on playing it repeatedly its fantastics especially the voices of the sopranos and Base's is perfect

[@tairichard6933]

Pragtig! Beautiful. Aroha nui from Aotearoa, New Zealand 🤗

[@rizamalaha2653]

Andre Van Der Merwe is a very high class arranger

[@johannesneef1094]

Greetings from old Europe .... you are so full of joy in life, God protect and keep you!

[@annetjewn]

DIE GANG In die donker gang is 'n lig wat skyn Maar die vlam is delikaat en fyn En ek het verlang na die lentetyd Op my oom se plaas sonder elektrisiteit My tannie sê: "My kind, my kind Die liefde en die motte is blind Die vlam is delikaat en fyn en dit kan soos ’n dief in die donker nag verdwyn Diep in die donker gang het ek na iets verlang Ek het die wind hoor sing, lente sal liefde bring Ek het die dag hoor kwyn, dis net die son wat nou verdwyn En soos die aarde draai, sal 'n haan weer kraai Laat een aand word die nag soos dag Soos die storm bars met al sy krag En ek het in die gang weggekruip Want ek was so bang vir die elektrisiteit Diep in die donker gang het ek na iets verlang Ek het die wind hoor sing, lente sal liefde bring Ek het die dag hoor kwyn, dis net die son wat nou verdwyn En soos die aarde draai, sal 'n haan weer kraai KLEIN TAMBOTIEBOOM ('n boerderij in de Limpopo-provincie van Zuid-Afrika): As die donker my kom haal en die Here my nie soek nie, as die osoonlaag vergaan en in 'n kandelaar van sterre val, begrawe my hart op Klein Tambotieboom en strooi my as oor die Bosveldhorison.

[@claudedaubies7765]

Baie dankie dat jy die lirieke oorgeskryf het !

[@456fredva]

Luister hierna nou, en verlang ook na iets weet nie wat nie, o die nostalgie Pragtig

[@zandraanderson2215]

I visited South Africa a couple times in the 80's and 90's. This choir makes my heart sing! Things are different now from that time!

[@louisetonks5599]

My soul rests quietly when I listen to you sing. Thank you x

[@asangaisaiah9021]

I'm so happy. It has gotten to a point that anything sang by this Choir must and I repeat must be nice in my ears. What a clean piece. I hail you my favorite choir

[@willemgerritsen6293]

Wát een fantastisch koor... Fabuleus gezongen. De tekst op zich is al prachtig, maar door jullie unieke harmonische samenzang is het geheel alleen nog maar mooier. Van het begin tot het einde kippenvel... Die beste koor in jare gehoor. Dankie!

[@Ruby-yn5fp]

de timing is zo knap!! ik heb zelf jarenlang in koren gezongen en ik weet hoe moeilijk het is om alles zo strak te krijgen. en zelf thuis opgenomen en geedit? HEEL veel werk. knap.

[@ockertbrits6907]

Met dankie kom jou Afrikaans goed aan!

[@ellystavenga3181]

Wat een prachtige muziek en koor baaie danki

[@alfredchilimba2813]

Amazing how this choirs just moves me with their beautiful song love you guys 😘✨✨✨

[@huwthomas7333]

Thank you. You are the best. You sing from your hearts, not just your lungs! And André van der Merwe... one of the best choral arrangers and conductors ever. Total joy from everything I've heard and seen from you. Good luck, all of you. Stay safe and keep singing.

[@miavos3610]

Afrikaans is die mooiste, mooiste taal 💖

[@ZO150ZO]

Mia Vos I'm English-speaking - I couldn't agree with u more - I defintly want to learn it

[@idasapp8007]

@@ZO150ZO Compared to English it is very easy. And once you learn it so much opens up. I am a native speaker so I am not objective but I think it is a fun, colourful and expressive language.

[@dulajohnstone5704]

ñ taal wat gepraat word van die hart❤

[@danielwijnberg1860]

Ik ben Nederlands en ik ben het met je eens

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Nee, Nederlands 😁😘

[@patriciamarquez8609]

I love this choir, congrats from Dominican Republic🇩🇴🇩🇴😍🌹

[@rea6268]

Love that every single face-cam has some sort of light/shadow play going on :)

[@nakarikabowa3625]

I don't understand any single word, but I listen to this tune multiple times every day. I love the song, keep up with the good work

[@Lirieke2Lyrics]

Translated here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2kkmCOpLuInNk

[@akhonabhengu1151]

The harmony is amazing😍 OMG!!🔥

[@flarkityt]

Harmony is a powerful thing

[@MyBlablaLife]

I didn't understand one single word... but that energy... i'm so overwhelmed.. it doesn't matter which song i listen to i ALWAYS start to cry tears of pure joy! Thank you for that

[@Lirieke2Lyrics]

Translated here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2kkmCOpLuInNk

[@edithbennett8856]

Just to watch the faces is amazing, it shows how they love what they do, beautiful

[@ndumisompanza3619]

this is one the most beautiful pieces ive ever listened to. i wish to conduct this composition to my choir one day.

[@Sasharybakfan]

Wow! As a critical choir singer I just want to say that I loved it! Nice to recognize the afrikaans that contains a lot of my mothertongue Dutch. And the lyrics are well pronounced!

[@universo3459]

I love to see them singing. Congratulations! They are very good! All of you! God accepts them!!!

[@theooberholzer3734]

The arrangement and the execution of this song boggles my mind. This is when human voices truly stirs the soul.

[@petrokruger6794]

The sound and the faces of our beautiful Rainbow Nation - the REAL South Africa. Stunning!

[@hewholacksballs930]

Genuine smile on my face, speaking afrikaans and understanding each and every word and knowing where the words come from and the kulture behind it is truly beautiful.

[@KaraNine]

For folks wondering about the lyrics: Afrikaans lyrics (English lyrics in video description) In die donker gang is ñ lig wat skyn Maar die vlam is delikaat en fyn En ek het verlang na die lentetyd Op my oom se plaas sonder elektrisiteit My tannie sȇ, “My kind, my kind, Die liefde en die motte is blind Die vlam is delikaat en fyn En dit kan soos n dief in die donker nag verdwyn.” Diep in die donker gang het ek na iets verlang Het ek die wind hoor sing, “Lente sal liefde bring” Het ek die dag hoor kwyn Dis net die son wat nou verdwyn En soos die aarde draai sal ñ haan weer kraai Laat een aand word die nag soos dag Soos die storm bars met al sy krag En ek het in die gang weggekruip, Want ek was so bang vir die elektrisiteit Diep in die donker gang het ek na iets verlang Ek het die wind hoor sing “Lente sal liefde bring” Ek het die dag hoor kwyn Dis net die son wat nou verdwyn En soos die aarde draai sal ñ haan weer kraai As die donker my kom haal en die Here my nie soek nie As die osoonlaag vergaan en in ñ kandelaar van sterre val Begrawe my hart op Klein Tambotieboom En strooi my as oor die bosveld horison As die donker my kom haal en die Here my nie soek nie As die osoonlaag vergaan en in ñ kandelaar van sterre val Begrawe my hart op Klein Tambotieboom En strooi my as oor die bosveld horison

[@karinamulder2850]

Ek wil huil, ek wil sing, ek wil gedigte skryf - oor wat julle in my losmaak 🤗😍

[@KaraNine]

@@karinamulder2850 Hulle is ongelooflik, he? Ek sit hier in Suid Korea en luister en is sommer tranerig, maar dis goed so :)

[@AlexHaan]

Dankjewel! Met deze tekst is het als Nederlander toch beter te begrijpen.

[@arthurknox7143]

Kara-Anja Thanks SO much for sharing the lyrics. Must have taken a while to transcribe 👍

[@KaraNine]

@@arthurknox7143 I was silly; I didn't think of the fact that I could just look up the two respective songs' lyrics 😅. So it did take a while. Thank you for your appreciation 😄

[@melissamiller2696]

What a beautiful people and gorgeous sound.

[@thevoicewithin930]

I am moved to tears. When I see and hear this, I feel hope again for this country of ours.

[@teunvandesteeg7836]

Fantastisch!!! Jullie begrijpen mij. Wat kunnen jullie heel erg mooi zingen...

[@VLenzer]

One of the best choirs i've ever heard. Greetings from Germany.

[@judithejezie9455]

My best choir😭😭😭❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️😍❣️❣️😭😍

[@basilleyds489]

So bly ek is 'n Suid Afrikaner, Afrikaans lewe vir altyd in my hart 'n taal wat ek in droom moedertaal dankie mooiste taal in die wêreld dankie Here Jesus

[@brandonprins7463]

Amazing sound. Afrikaans my ma se tall. From Namibia

[@basanticgroen1798]

Afrikaans is een hele mooie taal. Wat een mooie lied !!!

[@lodewykcoetzee4104]

Jammer maar ons regering vernietig en haat die Afrikaanse taal.

[@MrChemenger]

THese be ANGELIC voices from Steliez Choir thank and long may you sing

[@kellannkundla4008]

Stellenbosch university is one of kind. Best choir in the country without a doubt

[@sargeantyoyo]

This choir is simply divine ..otherworldly beautiful...Never fail to transport me somewhere magical ..thank you you are a blessing SUnChoir

[@jasontillett]

Afrikaans never sounded more beautiful! Ongelooflik ❤️

[@LeonVanDyk]

100% agreed

[@janetokafor2756]

Racist

[@judithsorensen9573]

What a joy & blessing to have the best choir in the world in our own beloved land !

[@judithejezie9455]

This is beautiful😭😭😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.....my favourite choir for life🤗🤗🤗

[@kumi4090]

Wonderful sound! Brilliant voices! Great ensemble with a fantastic choir director!!!

[@charlesmahaffey8818]

wow, very impressive!! great job all the singers, great job mixing and combining all into a unified song.

[@ngwawillibroad9201]

Oh God I lobe the sublimity this rendition carries. That beginning is sweeping my feet off. God bless y'all

[@hansbrus94]

Met mijn ogen dicht laat ik dit lied tot mij komen. Zo prachtig, zo harmonieus! Gewoon geweldig. Ik kom tot rust!

[@hansbrus94]

With my eyes shut I let this song come to me. So beautiful, full of harmony. So relaxing!

[@jojodejesus7181]

Wow amazing harmony. Kudos to conductor, sound engineer and video production and the rest of the team.

[@tinyvandergraaf7761]

Werkelijk ontroerend mooi. Dank voor het delen.

[@lydiabusse4684]

Oh I absolutely 💯 love, love,love the way this song is sung. Makes me so proud to hear these beautiful young people singing. I cannot count the times I have listened to them singing. A super, super talented bunch. Hats off to the choir master.

[@khulekanintini425]

Rhythm and harmony

[@nowba33]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Well done. This is beautiful.

[@thekoramashapa4667]

😭😭I don't know Afrikaans but shuu! The sounds hits certain part of my body. The nostalgia💯😍! I Love you Stellenbosch❤️ Like how do these people even make such sounds with their mouths!? You guys are certainly the ones we've been waiting for! 💯You guys are music instruments!

[@Lirieke2Lyrics]

Translated here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2kkmCOpLuInNk

[@sanettevandermerwe199]

Dit moet omtrent so voel en kink as die Engele sing . Beste koor in die wêreld . Andre van der Merwe jy is briljant verby . Mooiste mooiste mense in daardie koor 💖

[@antm64]

Modern technology is, indeed, amazing! To coordinate all these wonderful voices is most interesting to see! LOVE this choir!!

[@sakarianamupala3423]

Beautiful

[@mariussmall-smith4401]

Dis so mooi. Dis wanneer Afrikaans op sy mooiste is.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Marius Small-Smith het is heel apart om het zo goed te verstaan, ik ben Nederlands en kan elk woord verstaan, het is hier en daar net anders, het lijkt een dialect.

[@wimmeinen3507]

One of the best Choirs in the world ,like this choir. Topclass pure singing by their members .

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

To be able to see their face is so close up is a really cool

[@pred7949]

I keep coming back to hear 1:48 and 3:27.

[@sibonocebanto3764]

Was never ready for 3:27 chord.😭🙌🏽

[@leslieeden8886]

Solank daar so in Afrikaans gesing word sal die wondertaal bly voortbestaan.

[@barbarabangerter3699]

Ich habe keine Ahnung von wass ihr singt, aber ich bin so begeistert von Euch allen und euren Stimmfarben. Alle Lieder nicht nur diese hier. ❤️lichen Dank für Euer wirken.🫶🏻

[@LieslvanWyk]

Afrikaans ist dem Deutschen sehr ähnlich. Versuchen Sie, etwas genauer zuzuhören. Genießen Sie zumindest die schönen Klänge

[@alunbreward9448]

Ich glaube das Lied geht um die Errinerung von einer laendlichen Kindheit. Und ein Sturm. Ein paar Saetze In die donker Gang is een Lig was skyn In den dunkelen Gang ist eine Licht was scheint Maar die Vlam is delikaat en fyn Aber die Flamme ist zerbrechlich und duenn ------ Fuer weiteres siehe auch kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIitk4JojpiMqaM

[@louisdejager3591]

Is ongelooflik mooi. Het sommer heimwee gekry toe ek dit luister hier van Adelaide in Suid-Australië.

[@nellapenelope3240]

Groete! Suid Afrika kan n paradys wees, as goed net verander. Die mooiste, mees talenvolle land en nasie in die wêreld! Die politiek moet net drasties verander ongelukkig.

[@exczolyle732]

Twee van my absoluut gunstelling Afr liedjies!!! So pragtig! Andre jy bly n blessing in ons lewe. Mis my USK jare♥️

[@wilhaz6930]

Prachtig nummer en zo mooi gezongen. Wij gaan het ook doen met ons koor. Wel even oefenen op de uitspraak haha.

[@meestweeduizend8893]

Welk koor is dat? :)

[@xhosaboy01]

Baie mooi, my oë het getraan. Eskom sit die ligte aan asb. Uitstekend.......Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@meren_01]

Interviewer: So uhhh why did you apply to our university? Me: I just....I just want to be a part of this amazing choir....