(South African Zionist Church Choir) Blessing Of Christ - "Kuhle Moya Wami" ("It Is Well With My Soul")

 rebsnrebs, Jun 8, 2011

ZION GOSPEL MUSIC BY BLESSINGS OF CHRIST CHOIR.

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcase a 2011 YouTube video of the South African Zionist Church choir Blessing Of Christ singing "Kulhle Moya Wami". Google translate gives the Zulu to English translation of those words as "Good my Soul". However, a commenter in this discussion thread gave this English  translation for those Zulu words "It Is Well With My Soul".

This post also includes some comments from that video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights  remain with their owners.

Thanks to the Blessing Of Christ choir for their musical and religious legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube. 
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Click for the closely related pancocojams post entitled
That post provides brief information about Zionist churches in South Africa. 

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
Most of the comments in that discussion thread are written in Zulu.

These are some of the comments from that discussion thread that are completely or partially written in English. 

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giEXtWembpA

1. @ASPRINALARD, 2011
"This is amazing talent right here! Everyone chips in at the right time and the base is so brilliant! You will never find this anywhere else other than the great Africa!"

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2. @LoveMusicBad, 2011
"I love my roots.  I am Zion Revival from Jamaica...and this is the roots...yeah, the Mother of us."

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3. @AngelicaChosen, 2012
"bless your children oh God Great Jehovah"

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4..@Thatubu, 2012
"The words follow, with a substantive and non-literal translation to English.

Kuhle Moya Wami, (It is well with my soul)

Ukumkhonza Usaphila (To praise Him while you are still alive)

Noma kukhupukeka, Noma kwehlela, Noma kunzima, ngobambelela (In times of trial, I will hold on to my faith)l

Ngobambelela (I will keep holding...to my my faith)"

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5. @mothergeorgi, 2012
"I  LOVE THIS MUSIC, BUT I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND IT.  I only speak English can someone add English subtitles. Or can someone leave a comment about the words. Would that be possible please.  I can feel the Sprit of God in the sound it would be nice to know what it is expressing in the words.  Thanks for the HELP."

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6. @mothergeorgi, 2012
"Thank You NOSIPHO PERCIVAL,  I listen to these songs daily.  Can you add more as to what BLESSING.  I FEEL THE SPRIT IN THE SOUND.  Oh yes what is the movement in the steps mean, I see this often in their songs. As well as what are the wooden pieces in the brothers hands represent/for.  Can you please tell me.  May God Bless You.   Mother Georgi  in S.C."
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There isn’t any response to these questions in that discussion thread. I found information about why that the men in the Zionist church carry in a 1997 dissertation from a South African university. Read that long passage in this pancocojams post https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/03/dance-in-south-africas-zionist_12.html

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7. @88LEBXION1GP, 2013
"u can feel the anointing, wow I am Blessed!!!"

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8. @clareattehayes4453, 2013
"I don't understand what you saying but I love this song"

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9. @smangasydneykhumalo1761, 2013
"Oh Jesus Christ my best song in Zion, wow am so blessed. Thank you so much for uploading this video"

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10. @PastorBrianR, 2014
"Can someone tell me the translation of the words in English? Sounds beautiful choir!"

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11. @blumatta , 2014
"It is well with my soul. In trials and tribulations (storms alike) I will always hold on to/heed HIS word."
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12. @PastorBrianR, 2014
"Thanks brother for the lyrics"

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13. @Maxximillion100, 2014
"the bass though!!! omg... so rich... beautiful, though I don't know what they are saying I am blessed because God is universal and so is His Spirit."

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14. @freedomofspeech, 2014
"Umculo waseZion umnandi kodwa...May God bless every soul whos watching this."
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Google translate from Zulu to English: "Umculo waseZion umnandi kodwa" =  "Zion music is great though"

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15. @nxumalobongumusa5110, 2015
"no matter how difficult it is, just believe in Him and say it z well with my soul'"

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16. @bettymotau8820, 2015
"I feel blessed listening to zion"
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17. @qhaweteyise1955, 2015
"I am a bonafide Methodist however, this music speaks to me deep down,,,"
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18. @katelove8171, 2015
"i lik the way the lady lead singer does her thing. kool, easy and calm. relaxed and at rest in the Lord."

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19. @lalananalala4593, 2016
"yooo bless me Lord I love this song"

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20. @luthandogushman, 2016
"I'm not from any Zion church, I was never a fan but this sound is worth listening to! too nice!"
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21. @suzienduna7514, 2017
"Thanx Zion is lovely church..."
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22. @sbahledlamini1893, 2017
"same here I can't stop listening to these beautiful voices"

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23. @bobstephen782, 2017
"Love the style of worship"

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24. @lovecynthia3629, 2017
"im not from zion church but this worship song it blesses my heart........"

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25. @suzienduna7514, 2017
"am from Zion this lovely #### muhle wami"
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Google translate from Zulu to English "muhle wami" = "my beautiful”

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26. @serrahmthembu9330, 2017
"ohhh God this song. I love it!"

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27. @mbuleloluckyboy9356, 2017
"this music realy brings joy and understanding that god is watching over us. tyank you."

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28. @thembakhoza9339, 2017
"Ammmmenn!!! Praise be the Lord"

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29. @preteniamafefe3491, 2018
"Golden voices, lovely song. I love your Gospel guys especially this song."

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30. @nolethumkatsitsi7896,2018
"i love this song especially when you from zion"

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31. @dylotwice3881, 2018
"nice arrangement...nd chupchup...."
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"Chupchup" is the distinctive repetitive background sound that some men make during South African Zionist singing. That sound adds another rhythmic layer to those songs   "Chuff chuff" is another term for this sound.  Here's a definition from https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/chuff 
"To chuff is to breathe with an audible puff sound. You might chuff in the cold air as you jog down a frozen winter street.

Anyone who huffs and puffs can be said to chuff, although the old-fashioned verb is often used to describe the sharp puffing sound made by a steam engine."

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32. @nolethumkatsitsi7896, 2018
"I'm also zion"

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33. @kgomtsomphojane2129, 2018
"I love Zion  church  of  christ"
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34. @ndabezinhlemntungwa6754, 2018
"Zion : the only church where the entire congregation is mad talent.."
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The vernacular English meaning for the word "mad" in this sentence is "very".

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35. @vhaleryrachel6635, 2018
"that's my favourite music ( I'm the link of Zion)"

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36. @namapumaramodise1884, 2018
"I feel blessed with this song of amazion. This makes me see God each time I listen to them. Keep singing  and blessing."

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37. @MsLexitude, 2019
"@namapumaramodise1884  I always tell my Zion friend the same"

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38. @phenyosennanyana6792, 2019
"When im down this song lift my spirit"

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39. @sharingfamspace3156, 2019
"1.2million views but godly humble and not raving about it.stay blessed"
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The total number of views as of March 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM Eastern time is 3,316,361.

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40.@nhlanhla123zulu9, 2019
"Noma kunzima ngobambelela..... I'm not a Zion by birth but this song takes me home.... GOD BLESS YOU ALL."
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Google translation from Zulu to English ="Noma kunzima ngobambelela" = "Even if it's hard to hold on"

I think that in the context of this song "hold on" means to "keep the faith"; "be resolute in your beliefs and following the tenets of your religion".

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41. @sisindisiwejiyane9910, 2019
"loving the sound of Zion music.....feel blessed"

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42.@sollysambo325, 2019
"Ngobambelela noma kunzima 2019 I'm still listening to u guys big up blessing of Christ zion rocks"
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"Ngobambelela noma kunzima" = "Hold on even if it's hard"

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43. @lilianrahlogo3090, 2020
"I love this song it heals my soul"

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44. @adelaidematlala2605, 2020
"2020 Lockdown??" [followed by a crying face emoji and red heart emoji]

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45. @nontobekonkonyane5556, 2020
"My Grandfather Moses Nkonyane and his Two friends they were from Swaziland Founded Zion . Their Vision was to start a Church that depended on God ( Jehovah ELohim ) entirely and completely."

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46. @siphiwengcobo2279, 2020
"I'm not a Zion my dad was, but this song is does things to me."


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47. @lunganibiyela1690, 2020
"This song has gotten me through so much"

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48. @kathlolothupe2612, 2021
"Mom always plays this... Appreciate her more for introducing us to such music"

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49.@thabanemahomed8664, 2021
"Still an amazing zion song"

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50. @TakalaniJMpofu, 2021
"This music is therapeutic and makes the heart and the soul communicate"

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51. @jabuhlatshwayo8695, 2021
"Nomakhunzima I'll keep on holding. Thank you for this motivating song that's keeping me strong no matter how hard it sometimes gets."

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52. @marthmfn9707, 2023
"The singing process and rhythm maintenance is naturally done by African people. They do it all relaxed and happy.

What an inspiration.

I rest my case!"

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53. @bonganibongani8370, 2022
"Wonderful music in Zion"

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54. @cynthiamphobothe447, 2022
"OH!!! Man what a beautiful voices i'm so touched by this song keep doing what u are doing healing our nation thank u Amen"

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55. @user-mx3vc2nn1s, 2023
"I'm so in love with this song"

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56. @user-ox3kx7eo5d, 2023
"God  bless [followed by a red heart emoji]"

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57. @vusivusimuzijohannes4544, 2023
"My mom was at ZION UNDER ASIA AT SOWETO and always when I rember her usually playing this zion song, may her soul rest in peace I will always miss her nad God be with her and also give us blessing for my entire family."

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58. @BoitumeloQwabe-lr8un, 2023
"It is my spiritual song , when they sing it at church I feel emotional"

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59. @bushulasiphokazi3492, 2023
"[two red heart emoji] these songs remind me of my grandma"

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60. @TYRN_ROWANS, 2024
"2024 the song still slaps hard"
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"Slaps hard" is an African American originated term that means that something or someone is "very good" (hits all the points that someone or something needed to accomplish to do something really well)

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61. @LwethuVilakazi-bi5if, 2024
"this song has carried me thru so many hardships . it is still my go-to song when I'm not feeling well"

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South Africa's Ndlovu Youth Choir On America's Got Talent, Season #14 (information & videos)

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.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are associated with Ndlovu Youth Choir. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos 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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Five South African Wedding Songs By Platform One

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases five videos/sound files of the South African music group Platform One. Information about this group and selected comments from some of the featured videos YouTube viewer comment threads are also included in this post.

If you have information about the meaning of these songs, please add it in the comment thread of the video and/or this post.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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INFORMATION ABOUT PLATFORM ONE
From https://www.facebook.com/PlatformOnesouthafrica/info
"Platform One was formed in 1989. It consisted of Pure Gold, Senior Choir and Nani Ntengo. It was formed in Mzimhlophe Soweto. It recorded its first album titled Isencance Ingane which was released in 1990. The song was very popular around South Africa and it sold more than 500 000 copies, and for that album Platform One reached Gold and Double Platinum...

Description
We are a group of 3 members and do Traditional wedding songs, We rocked SA and we back to rock more. Members: Nani Ntengo, Sonto Dladla and Nelisiwe Jele"

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FEATHRED EXAMPLES
(These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date on YouTube with the oldest videos given first.)

Example #1: Isencane Platform One



Thandielove, Uploaded on May 30, 2008
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Here are selected comments from this song's viewer comment thread:

freddiep21, 2008
"ahh i love this tune!! it should play on my wedding. it brings back memories of early 90's. it was a hit it played on my uncle's wedding! where can i get this CD?"

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bluerings20, 2008
"lovely song,takes me back in time when i was a lot younger in Zim,reminds me of weddings in Zim too!!"
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"Zim" = Zimbabwe

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ziya139, 2009
"The song says: Can't u c this disaster the child is still young 2 get married..."

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Vincent Simelane, 2012
"Amen amen ... proudly south african!! gone are the day when weddings abt singing and dancing !! now all therre is is BEER BEER BEER..."

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lindo shozi. 2013
"I will need a hand,who who in their right mind wud marry this child is still young,My baby is too young to get married. In short thats the meaning of the song"

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Example #2: Platform One Sizolala La



Thandielove, Uploaded on Nov 9, 2009
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Here are selected comments from this song's viewer comment thread:

Boikanyo Molale, 2009
"we danced to this at uncles wedding way bac in 1999. i was still a small boi aniway."

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2thobza, 2011
"i love this song thnx Thandielove it reminds me of hw my mom cn b at weddings"

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Example #3: Platform One - Womnyakazisa Mayelele

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Bi Tra, Published on Nov 2, 2012

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Example #4: Platform One - Ivalaza



Bi Tra, Published on Jan 2, 2013
South African Music
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Here are selected comments from this song's viewer comment thread:

Cecil Gape, 2013
"classic tune guys !"

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Vincent Simelane, 2013
"suka !!! gone are the days when wedding were fun and nyc eish now its more of a show off and fanancial transaction than anything else"

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TheBong27, 2013
"@ Muziwenhlanhla Mchunu_ valaza refers to the car, its a short township name for the American muscle car "Valiant".
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I don't know what "muscle car" means except that it may mean a "sports car". I'm American but I had to look up information about the Valiant car. The Plymouth Valiant is an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Valiant. South Africa was one of the nations around the world in which the Plymouth (also known as the Chrysler) Valiant was marketed.

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Example #5: Platform One: Taste & Pass



zuluboys, Published on Aug 14, 2013

Forget fancy studio and stage setup, this is simplicity at its best and with cows and goats to boot!

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Soweto Gospel Choir - Tribute To Nelson Mandela At Woolworths South Africa

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases a performance by the Soweto Gospel Choir of Johnny Clegg's song "Asimbonanga" as a tribute to Madiba (Nelson Mandela)'s life.

The content of this post is presented for inspirational and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO:Woolies and Soweto Gospel Choir: Madiba Tribute



WOOLWORTHS SA, Published on Dec 9, 2013

Watch the Soweto Gospel Choir sing an incredible tribute to Madiba in our Parkview store.

On Saturday, 7 December 2013, Woolworths had planned a performance at our Parkview store in Pretoria to support our Operation Smile Christmas campaign. The Soweto Gospel Choir's planned a rendition of James Brown's I Feel Good. But, after Madiba's passing the choir decided on a tribute instead. They chose Johnny Clegg's Asimbonanga.
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Here are several comments from this video's viewer comment thread:

[2013]

Laquita Blockson
"Here is a translation of the lyrics (originally penned by Johnny Clegg):

Asimbonanga (We have not seen him)
Asimbonang' uMandela thina (We have not seen Mandela)
Laph'ekhona (In the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona (In the place where he is kept)

Hey wena (Hey you!)
Hey wena nawe (Hey you and you as well)
Siyofika nini la' siyakhona (When will we arrive at our destination)

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Steve Woodward
"Johnny Clegg is South African and his songs are a mix of Zulu (in which he is fluent) and English."

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duettists
"A beautiful tribute to Nelson Mandela. It must have come as such a pleasant surprise to everyone in that shop."

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Helen Hughes
"The most moving tribute to Nelson Mandela I've seen. I'm not ashamed to admit that the tears are still in my eyes. It takes the flash mop to different level revealing a host of new possibilities"

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Rob Evans
"Woolworths Marketing Team - I salute you. Soweto Gospel Choir and conductor - incredible performance; and the composer of the piece - moving."

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Ebrahiema Kenny
"Wow! it really stirred my core and i don't even understand the language. Beautiful tribute to a humble man."

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SoulNotes1
"A beautiful tribute... one that Madiba would have enjoyed... he so loved African music... and this is from the heart for a great man. Thanks to Woolies and the exceptional voices! Finally I also feel part with saying farewell Madiba... RIP."

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RELATED LINK
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/johnny-clegg-savuka-asimbonanga-videos.html for a pancocojams post about the song "Asimbonanga" which includes information about that song and a surprise appearance on stage by Nelson Mandela.

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RIP Nelson Mandela! Thanks to the Soweto Gospel Choir for this tribute to Madiba. Thanks also to Woolies South Africa for sponsoring this tribute, and thanks to the publisher of this video & all those who I quoteed in this post.

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Videos Of The Drakensberg Boys Choir (South Africa)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases five videos of the Drakensberg Boys Choir (South Africa). These videos are from 2002, 2004, 2008, and 2011 choirs.

This post also includes selected comments about the songs and the choir from several of these videos' viewer comment threads.

The content of this post is presented for folkloric, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakensberg_Boys'_Choir_Schoolfor information about the Drakensberg Boy's Choir.

*A previous version of this post was published under this same name.

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FEATURED VIDEOS
[These videos are presented in chronological order with the oldest choirs presented first.]

Video #1: I will follow Him(sister Act )- Drakensberg Boys' Choir 2002 (in Japan)



Uploaded by holy233 on Jan 14, 2012
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The name of the tenor wasn't given in the text superimposed in the video along with the other soloists. In 2009 colenso05, a viewer wrote that tenor is Phelo Bala.

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Video #2: Drakensberg Boys' Choir in Jersey UK 2004



Uploaded by holy233 on Jan 19, 2009

In Jersey-"Good bye song" for the concert organiser by the Drakenensberg Boys' Choir 2004 (UK tour) when they left Jersey. The boys enjoyed singing and dancing anytime and anywhere.

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Video #3: Drakensberg Boys' Choir - Shosholoza



Posted by chris2brooks, June 30, 2008

"Absolute chillingly good song sung by the best boys choir in South Africa. All the boys are very talented and very intelligent. All boys need an above average IQ to get in the choir as they have to go to a private school and the nature of the choir the study where ever they are. Wait for the middle of video absolutely wow!!!"

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Video #3: Drakensberg Boys' choir - Kwangena Thina Bo



Uploaded by youngdread69 on Jul 1, 2007

wait 4 the ending part

Here are four comments from this video's viewer comment thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln-ChvkscWY:

"i've ALWAYS been a big fan of DBC, this is just AWESOME!!!! especially now that they've REALLY included other 'styles' (zulu songs) ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!"
-zaynabmujahideen, 2008
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"As a white South African now 31yrs old I was brought up in the 80's Aparthide and I am so happy to see this video. Finally kids togther and how wonderful it is! if there is one thing i've lernt on this earth is that no matter what we all have a part to play in making it a better place for eachother. every single person on this planet is equal and there is nothing negative people can do about it.Lots of Love and light and Peace.
-belburry, 2008
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[in response to a question about the name of this song]
"the song is called "Kwangena thina Bo" - it is a Xhosa greeting song".
-colenso05; 2008
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"The Drakensberg boys Choir is a school set on a 100 acre estate in the Drakensburg mountain range in South Africa. It was founded in 1967 and is the only choir school in Africa. The boys choir's vision is to create a multi-racial, multi-cultural choir school to rival that of the Vienna Boys" -
-JayDym, 2009
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Here's a comment from another video of this same song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amqx6jYHP-w
"I learned it as Lilizela

A general translation would be "We are here, we are gathered. The spirit is moved. Uulate! The spirit is moved."
-ValMRogers, 2011

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Video #4: Drakensberg Boys' Choir ~ Amavolovolo



Uploaded by tcliffy on Jan 2, 2009

Since I'm from South Africa and am very proud to be, I've decided to upload videos from another of my all time favorite choirs, the Drakensberg Boys' Choir.
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Here are two comments comment from this video's viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GOqFHraZmM

[Regarding the first song "Amavolovolo"]
"I love this song. It's sung often as a dowry song and it commonly translates to "revolver"...don't jump to conclusions here, people, the song is about celebration of the end of violence in the area the songs hails from. It is a beautiful, symbolic piece about welcoming in happier, more peaceful times to our lives."
-tsukikokoe; 2010
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[in response to a question about the name of the second song in this video]
"Ahmabicikili (i'm not sure if that's how you spell it). It's a funny song about having a bicycle then a car, and so on. :) I remember doing that one in hich school."
-vanessaunrau; 2010

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Video #5: Drakensberg Boy's Choir - South African Folk Songs



DigitalGAMP, Uploaded on Jun 11, 2011

On June 10th, 2011, GAMP hosted the Drakensberg Boy's Choir.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to The Drakensberg Boys Choir for the high quality of their performances and for the role model of unity that they provide. Thanks to the producers of these videos and to their YouTube publishers.

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