Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post presents information about "Ndlovu Youth Choir", a South African choir, and showcases four YouTube videos of their performances on America's Got Talent (Season #14). Additional videos of this choir are found on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA'S NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR ON "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" (Season #14)
Excerpt #1:
From https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Ndlovu_Youth_Choir
"Background
Since its inception in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has profoundly affected the lives of the choristers and demonstrates the potential of any human being to achieve excellence no matter their background, education or place of birth. From its humble beginnings as an after-school activity the choir has evolved into a truly outstanding professional ensemble. The Ndlovu Youth Choir is part of the Ndlovu Care Group’s globally acclaimed childcare community programme. The choir aims to ensure that a child from a disadvantaged community enjoys the same level of musical tuition, care and opportunities as a child from a more affluent society.
Choristers that have been part of the Ndlovu Youth Choir have said that the chance to be part of a world-class extramural developmental program offers them hope, not only for enhanced opportunities but as a diversion from the challenges that come from living in disadvantaged communities. The risk of alcohol, drugs, teenage pregnancy and other problems are practically eliminated because choral music requires such a time investment. The Ndlovu Youth Choir aims to create a place of comfort and care and strive to nurture values such as self-discipline, self-confidence, tolerance, respect and leadership in our choristers.
The Ndlovu Youth Choir sings songs in all 11 South African languages which include Zulu, Xhosa and English. The choir’s music incorporates traditional South African genres such as isicathamiya, a style popularized by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Their repertoire also includes ancient tribal chants, inspirational gospel, contemporary Afro-Pop and Jazz by globally acclaimed South African artists such as Hugh Masakela and Miriam Makeba, as well as original songs describing African life with a call for African unity.
The choir is vibrant, exuberant and colourful, and delivers a toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography
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Excerpt #2
From https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-09-19-ndlovu-youth-choir-didnt-win-americas-got-talent-but-they-won-our-hearts/ Ndlovu Youth Choir didn't win 'America's Got Talent', but they won our hearts" 19 September 2019, by Kyle Zeeman
"The Ndlovu Youth Choir may not have won America's Got Talent, but they represented everything that is wonderful about Mzansi and united the nation behind them.
The group made it through to the final of arguably the biggest TV talent show competition in the world, at which they performed Toto's Africa on Tuesday.
The performance drew applause from the audience and judges, who danced in the aisles.
Locally, they trended at number one on Twitter and a video of their performance topped the YouTube chart with more than 780,000 views in less than 24 hours.
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Sadly, the group failed to make the top five. This season was won by 22-year-old vocalist Kodi Lee.
The choir's impact was huge, though, and they won over many in the US.
“You showed us how to have fun and for that we’ll always love The Ndlovu Youth Choir,” a message to the group posted by the show's official Twitter page read.
The choir's members were also positive about the future. They said their journey on the show had changed their lives forever and “shared a message of hope, unity and above all love with the world”.
“Our America's Got Talent journey may have come to an end but this is only the beginning. We are so excited for what lies ahead and we look forward to continuing sharing love, unity and above all hope,” they added"...
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Video #1: The Ndlovu Youth Choir From South Africa Will Leave You EMOTIONAL - America's Got Talent 2019
America's Got Talent, Jun 25, 2019
The choir from South Africa faced many adversities, but found their voices through singing.
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Video #2: South African Choir Celebrates Life With INSPIRING "Waka Waka" - America's Got Talent 2019
America's Got Talent, Jul 16, 2019
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Video #3: Ndlovu Youth Choir Puts AMAZING Spin On "Higher Love" - America's Got Talent 2019
America's Got Talent, Sept. 3, 2019
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Video #4: Ndlovu Youth Choir Puts South African Spin On "Africa" by Toto - America's Got Talent 2019
America's Got Talent, Sep 17, 2019
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