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|position=}}'''Ndlovu Youth Choir''' is a choir act from [[Season 14]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''.
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|position=Finalist, Preliminaries}}'''Ndlovu Youth Choir''' were a choir from [[Season 14]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. They finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10. They returned for [[America's Got Talent: All-Stars]] where they finished in 2nd place in their Preliminary week.
   
 
==Background==
 
==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.
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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.
 
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.  
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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.[https://choir.africa/our-story/ [1]]
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The choir is vibrant, exuberant and colourful, and delivers a toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography. [https://choir.africa/our-story/]
   
 
==Audition==
 
==Audition==
Ndlovu Youth Choir's audition in [https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1405 Episode 1405] consisted of singing and dancing to "My African Dream." [https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Howie_Mandel Howie Mandel], [https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Gabrielle_Union Gabrielle Union], [https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Julianne_Hough Julianne Hough], and [https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Simon_Cowell Simon Cowell] all voted "Yes," sending Ndlovu Youth Choir to the Judge Cuts.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's audition in [[Episode 1405]] consisted of singing and dancing to "My African Dream." [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]], and [[Simon Cowell]] all voted "Yes," sending Ndlovu Youth Choir to the Judge Cuts.
 
 
 
<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">The Ndlovu Youth Choir From South Africa Will Leave You EMOTIONAL - America's Got Talent 2019|Audition</gallery>
 
<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">The Ndlovu Youth Choir From South Africa Will Leave You EMOTIONAL - America's Got Talent 2019|Audition</gallery>
   
 
==Judge Cuts==
 
==Judge Cuts==
Ndlovu Youth Choir's [[Season 14 Judge Cuts|Judge Cuts]] performance in [[Episode 1407]] consisted of singing and dancing to "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)". [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]], [[Simon Cowell] and guest judge [[Brad Paisley]] all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough to advance to the Quarterfinals.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's [[Season 14 Judge Cuts|Judge Cuts]] performance in [[Episode 1407]] consisted of singing and dancing to Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)". [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]], [[Simon Cowell]], and guest judge [[Brad Paisley]] all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough to advance to the Quarterfinals.
<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">South African Choir Celebrates Life With INSPIRING "Waka Waka" - America's Got Talent 2019-0|Judge Cuts</gallery>
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<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">South African Choir Celebrates Life With INSPIRING "Waka Waka" - America's Got Talent 2019|Judge Cuts</gallery>
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==Quarterfinals==
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's [[Season 14 Quarterfinals|Quarterfinals]] performance in [[Episode 1413]] consisted of singing and dancing to U2's "Beautiful Day". [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]], and [[Simon Cowell]] all gave them standing ovations.  The group finished in 6th, 7th or 8th place in America's Vote.  In the Dunkin' Save, they received fewer online votes than [[Chris Kläfford]]. In the Judges' Choice, Howie Mandel and Julianne Hough didn't vote for them but Gabrielle Union and Simon Cowell did, forcing a tiebreaker; whichever act had received more votes from America would progress. They received more votes than [[Charlotte Summers]], advancing to the Semifinals in [[Episode 1414]].
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<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">Ndlovu Youth Choir Performs STUNNING Rendition Of "Beautiful Day" by U2 - America's Got Talent 2019|Quarterfinals</gallery>
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==Semifinals==
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's [[Season 14 Semifinals|Semifinals]] performance in [[Episode 1417]] consisted of singing and dancing to the Whitney Houston and Kygo version of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]], [[Simon Cowell]] and guest judge [[Sean Hayes]] all gave them standing ovations.  The group finished in 4th, 5th or 6th place in America's Vote.  In the Dunkin' Save, they received fewer online votes than [[Light Balance Kids]].  In the Judges' Choice, [[Howie Mandel]] did not vote for them but [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]] and [[Simon Cowell]] did, advancing to the Finals in [[Episode 1418]] instead of [[Robert Finley]].
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<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">Ndlovu Youth Choir Puts AMAZING Spin On "Higher Love" by Whitney Houston - America's Got Talent 2019|Semifinals</gallery>
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==Finals==
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's [[Season 14 Finals|Finals]] performance in [[Episode 1421]] consisted of singing and dancing to Toto's "Africa".  [[Howie Mandel]], [[Gabrielle Union]], [[Julianne Hough]] and [[Simon Cowell]] all gave them standing ovations.
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<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">Ndlovu Youth Choir Puts South African Spin On "Africa" by Toto - America's Got Talent 2019|Finals</gallery>
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==Finale==
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For the finale in [[Episode 1422]], Ndlovu Youth Choir performed Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" with Kygo before [[Detroit Youth Choir]] performed "Can't Hold Us" with Macklemore.  They did not receive enough votes to advance to the Top 5, eliminating them from the competition instead of [[V.Unbeatable]].
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<gallery captionposition="within" captionalign="center" bordersize="none" spacing="medium" hideaddbutton="true">Kygo and Macklemore Pair Up With AGT's Choirs For An EPIC Show! - America's Got Talent 2019|Guest Collaboration</gallery>
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==All-Stars Preliminary==
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's Preliminary performance in [[Episode AS04]] consisted of singing and dancing to their original song "We Will Rise". [[Howie Mandel]], [[Heidi Klum]] and [[Simon Cowell]] all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes from the Superfans to enter the Top 3 of the night. They finished ahead of [[Darius Mabda]] but behind [[Power Duo]], eliminating them from the competition.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir's Original Song Will Make You EMOTIONAL! - "We Will Rise" - AGT- All-Stars 2023|Preliminaries</gallery>
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==After the Show==
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Ndlovu Youth Choir signed a record deal with Syco Music and Sony Music Africa.  Their debut album, "Africa", was released on November 29, 2019.
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They returned to AGT as guest performers in [[Episode 1518]].
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==Trivia==
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*Ndlovu Youth Choir is the first choir act in the history of ''America's Got Talent'' to make the finals.
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*They are also the first act to win the Judges' Choice twice since [[Smage Bros. Riding Shows]] in [[Season 6]].
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**Both times they were in the Judges' Choice, they beat a solo singer (Charlotte Summers and Robert Finley).
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*{{Twitter|ChoirAfrica}}
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Latest revision as of 00:35, 26 January 2023

Ndlovu Youth Choir were a choir from Season 14 of America's Got Talent. They finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10. They returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where they finished in 2nd place in their Preliminary week.

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. [1]

Audition

Ndlovu Youth Choir's audition in Episode 1405 consisted of singing and dancing to "My African Dream." Howie MandelGabrielle UnionJulianne Hough, and Simon Cowell all voted "Yes," sending Ndlovu Youth Choir to the Judge Cuts.

Judge Cuts

Ndlovu Youth Choir's Judge Cuts performance in Episode 1407 consisted of singing and dancing to Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)". Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, Simon Cowell, and guest judge Brad Paisley all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough to advance to the Quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals

Ndlovu Youth Choir's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1413 consisted of singing and dancing to U2's "Beautiful Day". Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations.  The group finished in 6th, 7th or 8th place in America's Vote.  In the Dunkin' Save, they received fewer online votes than Chris Kläfford. In the Judges' Choice, Howie Mandel and Julianne Hough didn't vote for them but Gabrielle Union and Simon Cowell did, forcing a tiebreaker; whichever act had received more votes from America would progress. They received more votes than Charlotte Summers, advancing to the Semifinals in Episode 1414.

Semifinals

Ndlovu Youth Choir's Semifinals performance in Episode 1417 consisted of singing and dancing to the Whitney Houston and Kygo version of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, Simon Cowell and guest judge Sean Hayes all gave them standing ovations.  The group finished in 4th, 5th or 6th place in America's Vote.  In the Dunkin' Save, they received fewer online votes than Light Balance Kids.  In the Judges' Choice, Howie Mandel did not vote for them but Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough and Simon Cowell did, advancing to the Finals in Episode 1418 instead of Robert Finley.

Finals

Ndlovu Youth Choir's Finals performance in Episode 1421 consisted of singing and dancing to Toto's "Africa".  Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations.

Finale

For the finale in Episode 1422, Ndlovu Youth Choir performed Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" with Kygo before Detroit Youth Choir performed "Can't Hold Us" with Macklemore.  They did not receive enough votes to advance to the Top 5, eliminating them from the competition instead of V.Unbeatable.

All-Stars Preliminary

Ndlovu Youth Choir's Preliminary performance in Episode AS04 consisted of singing and dancing to their original song "We Will Rise". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes from the Superfans to enter the Top 3 of the night. They finished ahead of Darius Mabda but behind Power Duo, eliminating them from the competition.

After the Show

Ndlovu Youth Choir signed a record deal with Syco Music and Sony Music Africa.  Their debut album, "Africa", was released on November 29, 2019. They returned to AGT as guest performers in Episode 1518.

Trivia

  • Ndlovu Youth Choir is the first choir act in the history of America's Got Talent to make the finals.
  • They are also the first act to win the Judges' Choice twice since Smage Bros. Riding Shows in Season 6.
    • Both times they were in the Judges' Choice, they beat a solo singer (Charlotte Summers and Robert Finley).

External lInks