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Bohemian Rhapsody in Zulu! (Original Post)
QED
Sep 1
OP
Thanks, it hit the right spot this morning.
TommieMommy
(2,354 posts)2. Beautiful ❤️
zanana1
(6,421 posts)3. I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Thanks.
The Blue Flower
(6,163 posts)4. Spectacular!
Thanks for sharing.
cbabe
(5,568 posts)5. Gorgeous! Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/30/nx-s1-5521906/queens-bohemianrhapsody-zulu-ndlovu-voice-choir
Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
AUGUST 30, 20256:00 AM ET
HEARD ON WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY
By
Kate Bartlett
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa The Ndlovu Youth Choir, which began in South Africa's rural Limpopo province and rose to international fame on America's Got Talent in 2019, has released a bold new project: a Zulu-language version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.
It's the first time Queen has ever authorized a translation of the iconic rock anthem. The choir's artistic director, Ralf Schmitt, says the band's surviving members and the Mercury Phoenix Trust gave their blessing.
"We realized that we'd be the first translation that's been commercially released," Schmitt said. "So, we're very honored to have got the permission, and we hope that we've done the piece justice."
The release comes during the 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody. Schmitt says the idea of creating an African version emerged while the group was working in Tanzania. "Of course, Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar," he said.
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Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
AUGUST 30, 20256:00 AM ET
HEARD ON WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY
By
Kate Bartlett
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa The Ndlovu Youth Choir, which began in South Africa's rural Limpopo province and rose to international fame on America's Got Talent in 2019, has released a bold new project: a Zulu-language version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.
It's the first time Queen has ever authorized a translation of the iconic rock anthem. The choir's artistic director, Ralf Schmitt, says the band's surviving members and the Mercury Phoenix Trust gave their blessing.
"We realized that we'd be the first translation that's been commercially released," Schmitt said. "So, we're very honored to have got the permission, and we hope that we've done the piece justice."
The release comes during the 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody. Schmitt says the idea of creating an African version emerged while the group was working in Tanzania. "Of course, Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar," he said.
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QED
(3,175 posts)6. Thanks for posting the article from npr.
I tried to post a clip from it but kept getting a 404 forbidden error. I gave up and just posted the video link.
cbabe
(5,568 posts)7. You're welcome. Video link blocked on YouTube by virgin records for copyright violation.