Ndlovu Youth Choir back to thrill SA audiences with Joburg, CT shows
One of the most loved groups in South Africa, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, has become so successful that it now regularly tours across Cape Town and Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG - The Ndlovu Youth Choir is returning to Johannesburg and Cape Town for six exclusive performances in 2024 and 2025, following their incredible sold-out runs in both cities in 2022 and 2023.
The choir is known for its unique musical arrangements, vocal talents and infectious energy and you won't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Ndlovu Youth Choir display their extraordinary skill through heart-pounding songs, breathtaking vocal performances, and thrilling dance routines.
The live three-piece band and 15 choristers are preparing to breathe new life into this year's local tour, thanks to their extensive repertoire of new songs.
The Ndlovu Youth Choir's South African tour will begin on 5 September at Montecasino's Teatro and run through to 8 September. And they'll start the year off right with a concert in Cape Town at the Artscape at the beginning of 2025, which opens on 30 January and runs through to 2 February.
They started their adventure in the isolated Moutse Valley region of Limpopo and progressed to the America's Got Talent (Season 14) finale.
"The Ndlovu Youth Choir is a beacon of hope to every South African. Not only do they unite people through song but they are now also performing for people who have a hearing impairment. This is ground-breaking in the most wonderful way," said Tony Feldman of Showtime Management.
Several brand-new pieces, including Bohemian Rhapsody, one of the most well-known songs in the world, are part of the choir's repertoire for 2024.
Conductor, composer, and producer Ralf Schmitt stated: "We bring this iconic song to Africa by infusing the original Queen melody with local genres."
With its distinct Ndlovu flavor, the South African medley pays tribute to the legendary musicians of SA, Johnny Clegg, Sipho Hotstix, Mango Groove, Mandoza, and Kurt Darren.
The choir is going to create history when they perform their rendition of What a Wonderful World, which was first made popular by jazz great, Louis Armstrong. This popular song is especially for people who are hearing impaired and uses low-frequency bass sounds and sign language.