Ndlovu Youth Choir - Jolene (Official Music Video)
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Official Music Video For 'Jolene' by Ndlovu Youth Choir
Stream the song, ‘Jolene’ from the ‘Africa’ album here: SonyMusicAfrica.lnk.to/NYCa
Follow Ndlovu Youth Choir on social media:
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Twitter - / choirafrica
Video Credits:
Produced by Pilot Films
Producer / Director - Bruce Patterson
DOP - Darryl Kotze
Editor - Graeme Read
NDLOVU - A CHORUS OF AFRICAN SONG AND DANCE
The Ndlovu Choir was established in January 2009 with the aim of affording talented, underprivileged teenagers and young adults (14-24 years) the opportunity to perform locally and abroad proficiently. The choir consists of 30 choristers from the beautiful Moutse Valley in rural Limpopo, South Africa.
The Ndlovu 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 tuition, care and opportunities as a child from a more affluent society.
Choristers that have been part of the music programme at Ndlovu have said that the chance to be part of a world-class extramural developmental programme 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.
We aim 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 choir performs an impressive assortment of South African music ranging from Afro-Pop classics to traditional South African music and original compositions. These young singers and dancers are committed to making their audiences smile, clap, sing and feel the warmth of the Limpopo sun in their hearts.
The choir is vibrant, exuberant and colourful, and delivers a toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography. You simply cannot fake the contagious joy that the Ndlovu singers pour into their music. As their youthful smiles light up their faces, they will remind you of the very best South Africa has to offer.
The Ndlovu Choir are proud ambassadors of rural excellence and we believe that the potential of rural South Africa is an untapped resource bursting with talent. We are proud of our remarkable journey which has seen the choir receive multiple standing ovations across Europe and South Africa.
In 2018 the choir will be releasing their 3rd album which was produced by multiple Grammy Award-winning producers Rachel Faro and Jimmy Douglas.
Music video by Ndlovu Youth Choir performing Jolene. (C) 2020 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
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The only problem with this music video is that it finishes💔
@ememosayi6252
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly.
@patiencemsumba3173
4 жыл бұрын
No but really though
@krotoagracafleermuys7254
4 жыл бұрын
Finished too fast😟😟😟🙁🙁😢😢
@cadencendhlovu2492
4 жыл бұрын
i cant like this comment enough mahn
@Gabby86ification
4 жыл бұрын
Yeeaah
Proudly African. Kenyans in the house mark the register here
@arnoldkokonya
4 жыл бұрын
Check.
@pascalinaruth2865
4 жыл бұрын
Check check Best band with my favourite song
@bananas.in.pyjamas
4 жыл бұрын
Present! 🙋♀️
@cifronzamaina614
4 жыл бұрын
Unbowed Queen present
@foxysybil
4 жыл бұрын
Check!
Damn that girl who did the solo part is fire. She has the voice of an angel
@chocolateangel8743
3 жыл бұрын
Her voice is perfect for this.
@groupetouman875
3 жыл бұрын
I swear angel voice
@marcustraore545
2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Of course she’s fine.
@gustabinikos7791
6 ай бұрын
let Dolly know
@Leatherbro
6 ай бұрын
African beauty shining ✨️.
Of us whom we journeyed since their audition in AGT, lets show some love to them❤️❤️❤️❤️
@everythingyummy6203
4 жыл бұрын
Dee Ongiro that’s just how I got to know this group and fell in love with them since first auditions with AGT❤️❤️❤️
@motsidisirankwe7330
4 жыл бұрын
Some of knew them before agt 😉😙🥂
@ndumisomqadi1689
4 жыл бұрын
✊
I used to be a fan but now an air conditioner 😍
@tafadzwamunezvenyu7623
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@mellyneakinyi1684
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂👌
@KeenyKeenz
4 жыл бұрын
Wtf? Haha
@mahadddamba2251
4 жыл бұрын
Lmaf
@plushpuppy32
4 жыл бұрын
I snorted, hi from Canada
Am I the only who clicked “Like” before watching video !🙋🏾♂️ Heavenly voices❤️
@iyanuoluwaoyetunji4960
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I did... I was just so sure that they would never disappoint me!
@ofohaugochi1440
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@kewirfannyuyv.3356
4 жыл бұрын
U were not alone bro!!
@dayinthelifeofpaula7093
4 жыл бұрын
Did the same thing. We just know it's gon be good.
@everythingyummy6203
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
Female lead singer is incredible. She needs a record contract.
@benjaminmurray455
3 жыл бұрын
I concur!! 💯😍🔥🔥
@anitaadrienne2815
Жыл бұрын
Lead one is her shoot voice at last line
@ememosayi6252
Жыл бұрын
@@anitaadrienne2815 Hope you've seen their "Shape of You cover?" She also led that. She's amazing but they all are amazing kids
@anitaadrienne2815
Жыл бұрын
@@ememosayi6252 this song had one girl her stand up with voice
That soloist!! Damn!! I played it over and over again! This girl is blessed with extremely perfect beauty and magical liquid gold voice!
@weirdsuun
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, better than Miley Cyrus version for sure.
@mywillstar9424
3 жыл бұрын
Child of God, I've seen you somewhere 🤔
@favouritechildofgod5636
3 жыл бұрын
@@mywillstar9424 where?
@mywillstar9424
3 жыл бұрын
@@favouritechildofgod5636 oh, just in another comment section...you spoke 9f something similar
@favouritechildofgod5636
3 жыл бұрын
@@mywillstar9424 hahhahah.. It was a post about?
Country music and line dancing hit South Africa! I love it! I hope Dolly Parton sees this. I know she’ll love it.
@loloblessing6670
4 жыл бұрын
I am with you in this one
@roblucci2366
4 жыл бұрын
Country music?
@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285
4 жыл бұрын
@@roblucci2366 it's an American form of music like how R&B is a different style than traditional songs
@roblucci2366
4 жыл бұрын
@@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285 oh Uhmm I know that ,I'm just struggling to connect country music and the music video
@ashlie-jeanhiraethtano3285
4 жыл бұрын
@@roblucci2366 oh ok, well Jolene is Originally a country song and Dolly Parton who sings it is like the Queen of Country music
Holy smokes!!! This was absolutely brilliant! I hope that Dolly Parton watched this, she would be so proud!
I’m a white American man. I’m in love with this choir😍😍😍
@Noneofyourbizniz1
2 жыл бұрын
U know u didn’t have to mention that u r white. lol. Music is universal. We all can enjoy the music without inserting our colors. Na mean? Lol.
Dolly Parton should hear this track...well done NYC!
Ralf the choir instructor is the glue that drives this group of kids. His energy and commitment to the kids, support and drive to push them to be their best is one of the reasons for their success if you ask me. The kids also have incredible talent don't get me wrong. But hats off to Ralf!
@sandilemajola602
4 жыл бұрын
True! 😂 🙌🏽🔥
@destinymtika4751
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, because we always need direction to make it. He is a great leader. I'm so grateful they have him
@barrydouglas6276
3 жыл бұрын
I also note that Ralf seemingly entrusts the senior members to be their own ambassadors and spokespeople. He appears to be not only an instructor but also an enabler. In this context I use enabler as a term of the highest praise whilst aware of the pejorative connotations of the word.
@kudzaimarvellouschirimuuta5712
3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the director
@ReverseMental
2 жыл бұрын
His not a selfish a nd worldly guy i bet we have a few but the kids voices are good
Ndlovu is my favorite choir of all time
@iguebo6864
4 жыл бұрын
same
@bobrwanda3555
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@JesusBeTheAnswerToEverything
4 жыл бұрын
YES 💯 🗣🎼❤️
@chelseasorrell6363
3 жыл бұрын
They should have won agt and the champions
@ms.1207
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelseasorrell6363 agreed
I hope Dolly herself hears this amazing version of Jolene! Keep up the amazing music
The joy that this group expels in every performance is just incredible! Much love from the USA!
Am Kenyan🇰🇪 and am really in love with this choir😍
@florenceatieno8810
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there we are two
@pascalinaruth2865
4 жыл бұрын
You, her and me three💕💕💕
@laureennjeri6045
4 жыл бұрын
We're four 😍
@leahtole663
4 жыл бұрын
We are five😉
@dophestgaming7311
4 жыл бұрын
we are six
Am I the only one who watches them everyday 😂? They're literally brightening my days in lockdown.
@meshellatetwe9288
3 жыл бұрын
Aki pia mimi😂😂
@colorfinger101
3 жыл бұрын
I always watched them, like every day... More than one I play this song.
So this is what a cross between country and Ndlovu music sounds like ! Yes I said, Ndlovu music ! At that point, they are their own musical genre ! Amazing !
Love from Kenya,, sometime I wish I was born South African,,,but at least am proud to be African,,Ndlovu the pride of Africa
@nametsomatthews255
3 жыл бұрын
Nakupenda sana. The feeling is mutual, my kenyan sister
Buying your album was one of my best purchasing decisions and this video is amazing.
@jaynechidinmaechibuogo8082
4 жыл бұрын
There's an album?
@gatordragon8824
4 жыл бұрын
@@jaynechidinmaechibuogo8082 yeah, it's on the google music store, so i assume it's on itunes too. I think they uploaded the audio of all of the songs on it to KZread, like Jolene is on there, but you can buy it and support them too. "Burnout" and "Waka Waka" are my 2 favorite tracks.
@magicmakerify
4 жыл бұрын
Lauren E name of album?
Our ancestors are proud of you representing Africa with your voices,attires, love, energy likewise I'm proud of you and thanks to those whites who are behind you for not being racist and show you some love!!!
@susanjimenez7987
3 жыл бұрын
Why did you say that at the end, about whites? They have nothing to do with the music and the kids performance! You sir may be a racist yourself!? Love thy neighbor, black white or purple color shouldn't matter! Its the person within that matters!
@ddambayasin4043
3 жыл бұрын
@@susanjimenez7987 It's great you didn't sound a racist may God bless you, but you know 99% of white folks they don't like black people, make a research . That's why in my comment I was appreciating those few whites who doesn't mind about colour but I wasn't offending any one please!!
Somewhere in the south of US Dolly Patton is amazed by yall's talent while sipping her sweet tea.
@M1710100
Ай бұрын
I bet she would be proud and happy to hear these kids sing her song. Especially knowing how she worked for the education and better future of young people, this song can be a kind of homage for her work ❤
Wow how I wish the whole 7 billion population of the world could see this.
@orohkenabatho6348
4 жыл бұрын
This is talent
Namibia 🇳🇦 approves 🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✨👌🏽
@sodersoder811
3 жыл бұрын
Africa aproves💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤🇿🇦🇻🇺🇿🇲🇿🇼🇹🇬🇸🇹🇸🇿🇸🇴🇸🇳🇵🇬🇲🇱🇲🇦🇱🇾🇰🇪🇬🇼🇩🇿🇩🇯🇪🇷🇨🇩🇨🇲🇪🇹🇹🇳🇺🇬
@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349
3 жыл бұрын
@@sodersoder811 everywhere approves
Beautiful.. This girl, who had a solo.. Can sing, ✨✨✨✨♥️
I absolutely Enjoy listening to every one of you. Love your version, hands down. The ENERGY I can feel, even in a Video coming to me( at me) seems too much. I am TRULY GRATEFUL FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.🙏🕉️☯️
I love the Africanism in this song
Am a Ugandan buh this choir makes think am from South Africa yet i dont understand the language at times
@misspzar
3 жыл бұрын
We are one Africa, Prince. Love from South Africa ♥️
Am I the only one who feels like the video was only 1 min since they are amazing it goes so fast they are amaing, amazing in case thhere was a tour or something I will make sure I attend
@nessamichael2943
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly my friend
Proudly South African wow!!! U guyz rock !!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎉🎉💃🏾🙌🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
The soloist 😍😱😱 when she started I thought it was actually Dolly Parton for a second. Brilliant! 👏
@lanmakomeya5881
3 жыл бұрын
neniwo hama
I'm a Nigerian but I just love these guys. Saying I love you might actually be an understatement. I actually liked this before I listened to it and you didn't disappoint me! You guys always make me think of coming over to Limpopo, I wish to meet you someday!
@ememosayi6252
4 жыл бұрын
Naija for life ♥ Ndlovu Youth Choir for life♥♥
@bigbrother1662
4 жыл бұрын
Come brother 👊. I love you too.
@iyanuoluwaoyetunji4960
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigbrother1662 Awwwwn... I'm actually currently schooling at UCT, so I'm in Cape Town. I hope to meet the Ndlovu Youth choir soon!
@collinsgodknows801
4 жыл бұрын
Also Nigerian, but been following them from the first performed I saw
Please stay safe during these times- your voices and what you represent is too beautiful to loose
@mosesnn9295
4 жыл бұрын
True....love from kenya
Wooooow... From United States to South Africa, from Dolly Parton and Music country to Dnlovu Youth Choir... So so beautiful!!! Awesome!!
This video is my daily dose of Ndlovu Youth Choir 🤌🏽✨
To married women.who are competing for their husbands with the mistresses, here is the anthem
@joycebali6586
4 жыл бұрын
😀😀😀😀
@sallykass1335
4 жыл бұрын
Funniest comment I've seen all day🤣🤣🤣🤣💔💔
@TheCandy2741
4 жыл бұрын
🤣 🤣 Kuyacela.. Awu demandi🤣🤣🤣
@everythingyummy6203
4 жыл бұрын
😃😃😃😂😂
@maureengoodluck6112
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
The soloist also did shape of you...she is goals...blessed with beauty, grace and voice pipes...Ndlovu youth choir, you always make me feel proud to be African. Much much love from +256🇺🇬❤🌹.
Proudly South African🎉🌍
South African culture is so alive! Wow!
Wow! I hope they can perform this with Dolly when lock down is over
@ememosayi6252
3 жыл бұрын
Wishing same too
These guys are joy and happiness... Proudly African! ❤️🔥
Am a Ugandan 🇺🇬 but my dream is meeting this choir, am a cultural dancer but I have tried to shape my performances guided by you guys... You inspire me
The fact that they make an African version of every song is amazing. Proudly African
0:54 thought maybe Dolly Parton was actually there
These kids and their talent humbles me as for the choir conductor may the good Lord keep him. I wish we could do something to honour this man for giving himself to these kids and nature their talent. We salute you sir and we see you
I've been saying that I have NEVER HEARD a hit single by the Soweto Gospel Choir , yet they have a stack of Grammy's! Ndlovu Youth Choir, please take it away! This is the real deal!
My Nigeria people, where are you? 🇳🇬 We love Africa!! Look at those beautiful smiles.
They just Put a big smile in my face, You guys are the best in the entire world, thank you.
😯😯😯just perfect so proud of you guys😯😯😯 love from Senegal 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳 West Africa
When the original was released back in October 1973, In only took a couple of months (back when "the internet" didn't even exist as a word in the dictionary yet) to find its way onto South African airwaves.... It was aired for the 1st time in south Africa on Springbok Radio 24th March 1974, Jolene peaked at No.3 on the charts and kept her place for 12 weeks straight! 46!!!!!!....FORTY SIX !!!!!! years later and it still translates across all cultures regardless, of age, race, colour or beliefs, that truly shows the immortal power of music, and proves there is only 1 universal language we have in this world, a language as old as time, a language of love and understanding... MUSIC is that language.
I’m from the USA and I absolutely love this choir sooo much ❤️ they are so good, talented and so entertaining
Goosebumps. Wow u guys are so talented, more blessings are coming ur way. Proudly S. African.
@JM-wu1jw
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. Goosebumps throughout the video
Whoa!. Feels like am watching a live show.. I love you guys watching from Tanzania. Proud African!..
OMG...that girl can sing
Africa at its Purest........... ❤ Can't imagine not being African!!!!!! Loads of Love from Namibia.
You’re amazing! Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷
I love it❤🇭🇹 from Haïti🇭🇹
Can't get enough of their version. 2:22 to 2:41 is just sheer joy! Love from the UK ❤❤❤
Perfect voices!!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Proudly South African
And they went and did a Dolly Parton song over again. This is beautiful.
If the track was fire from the start, then 2:22 was gasoline on a naked flame 🔥
@ememosayi6252
3 жыл бұрын
I am telling you.
When american country join africans rythms !!!!! Wonderful !!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
I bet Dolly is as proud as I am, this Ndlovu performance! Bravo
1.3k likes and 1 dislike??? Who is this sick one who disliked
@thobaningwenya6399
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I’m sure he made a mistake
@nmahalliday1228
4 жыл бұрын
Corona i guess🤔🤔
@sharonobi1052
4 жыл бұрын
It was Jolene
@florenceatieno8810
4 жыл бұрын
He is suffering from povid 19 😂which is poverty with eye problem
OMG I LOVE ALL OF YOU FROM BRAZIL. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷
proud African......Malawian in the house.......we r so unique
My favorite act from AGT I’m obsessed with your message and your beautiful voices 🙏🏻
Omg this is phenomenal!! Dolly Parton will sure be proud! Africa is so proud! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕
I'm a Ghanaian and I don't understand their words but I'm in love with their songs 😍💖
@evaforever7026
4 жыл бұрын
My dear it's Dolly Parton's song "Jolene" it's just being sung in isiZulu one of our languages here in South Africa.
My words to describe how these children and their conductor take my breath eludes me. They take me to the mother land without leaving Jamaica. They own their sound. I feel like I'm sitting just across from them Throughout all their performances, Mr Schmitt has not allowed them to lose their African heritage and this form the backbone of their formidable execution. Awwwwwwsome
@maureenmucureezi7099
4 жыл бұрын
Very well said
@patrickphokoane641
4 жыл бұрын
To add to that there are other black music producers working together with Mr smicht behind the scenes to come up with those African harmonies
@ttthegr8
4 жыл бұрын
@@maureenmucureezi7099 They are just awesome.
@ttthegr8
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickphokoane641 really?? In one of their interviews, he did mention that there was a whole team. Dem just good like dat yaw man 💯💯💯
2:30 love that double clap. Perfect editing.
I salute this youths! They're carrying too much courage in their souls. It truly inspired so many people out there❤️ count me as one!❤️❤️❤️
Reminds me of the early 90's when we were still a nation. Nelson R. Mandela would be sooo proud of you. Music defies politics.
Thank u South Africa for making us see the beauty in Africa
Again they delivered with their unique South African flavour. Awesome.
Fun: simple and plain. But oh so infectious. Keep up the stunning work and continue being proud ambassadors of South Africa! 💃🏼💃🏿🕺🏼🕺🏿🇿🇦🤩
I'm a fan of Ndlovu YC. Blessings and love from Malaysia!
Proudly African with love from 🇿🇲
If one could like it over and over!!!!!
There's only one problem with this 😭😭😭 it's too short. Keep up the good work guys love from 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
@munikaflorentine7140
4 жыл бұрын
True. Especially the 2:22 part, I liked it so much
Well that just got me off the couch on this glorious Sunday morning. Amen. So gorgeous, soulful, happy, fun. And what a tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton. I sure hope she has seen this. Keep em' coming!
There is a Jolene everywhere in the world ...
Someone send this to Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus 🔥🔥🔥
I love this choir - they bring the joy of life to my lonely everyday life!
Holeeee faaaaack, now that was effin hypnotizing!!! Love this NEW & IMPROVED version of Jolene...no offense, Dolly Parton, ur still the best 😉❤ but of all the remakes of this song, this just blows them out of this bloody universe!!! Best Choir and Conductor ❤👍
PROUD TO BE SOUTH AFRICAN
The best cover ever for Jolene so far. Please AGT bring them back
Omg saw you on agt fell in love ❤️ keep showing the world what love is about God bless from Massachusetts 😷
Wow what a amazing choir ... I love watching them on utube... when are you coming to Australia 🇦🇺🤔🤔🤔😊😊😊😊
I love you from Nigeria....Africa to the world....
Dolly Parton is proud hearing these amazing voices from Africa.
Is perfect film. I love this song and choreography.
Y’all just gonna keep on being beautiful and singing lovely songs with your amazing talent and voices ❤️ ❤️ ❤️. Thank you always. Sending love and blessings all the way from Trinidad 🇹🇹
Africa got talent💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇨🇲
Going for lunch with a smile on my face and true happiness in my heart. Namibia loves U guys
Love from kenya🇰🇪👍👍👍 vocals on top
My ears are blessed😍
I guess i'll have to travel to South Africa real soon. 😂😂 I must admit Ndlovu Choir has heavenly Voices. Issa Vibe. A Kenyan here
Ndlovu Youth Choir not only sounds fantastic, but they are pleasure to the eyes and ears with their beautifully bright coloured costumes!