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This is a very cool Zulu rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody
Here's the story behind it.
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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