The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) - Young People's Chorus of NYC at The GREEN at Lincoln Center
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- The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
"Mbube" by Solomon Linda
Young People's Chorus of New York City
Francisco J. Núñez, Founder and Artistic Director
Elizabeth Núñez, Associate Artistic Director
New Lyrics and Revised Music by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore and Hugo Peretti
Continuum at Lincoln Center presents Young People’s Chorus of New York City's
READY, SET, SING
A pop-up sing-along on The GREEN at Restart Stages at Lincoln Center
Continuum is curated by Nick Kendall
Bill Lanham, Drums
Jim Papoulis, Percussion
Matt Podd, Synth and Accordion
Taisiya Pushkar, Piano
Nick Kendall, violin and host
Jim Papoulis, Sound Engineer
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One of the things I love about watching a choir is how they always look happy to be singing and performing with their friends. It’s infectious and a bit of envy-inducing too.
Me too
You nailed it! "They join because they like to sing - they stay because they make a friend." - Francisco Nunez.
Thanks for watching!
Singing in a choir is a very special bonding experience!
I would do almost anything for the chance to sing in a chorus or choir again. They don’t really do that in rural Colorado
You have no idea unless you've experienced the joy of singing in a choir.
I don't know about everyone else, but I love the guy grooving in the back with the violin... he epitomizes the way music brings people together in that one does not have to be "the star" but rather taking pleasure in enjoying and celebrating the performance of others
Ralf J. Bater, also others that read this comment, this is a true definition of all people working together. Would be nice to see more of this in the World today!
John, Australia.
I loved watching the conductor ❤
truth
That guy is having THE best time huh? 😁
100%
This is what REAL diversity looks like. Young people brought together who share a common interest whose voices combined are so much more powerful than any one of them alone. We need leaders, like this choral director, who can bring people together, not divide them.
Yes,yes,yes ❤❤❤
A great channeling of positive community energy.
Diversity on the same page, that is.
With a director and notes to sing in sync.
We need lead singers.
Diversity of everything, except thought
All the nations , all the colours , all of us , singing a lullaby song . Bless !!!
One of the characteristics that makes humans a most successful and remarkable species is our capacity for teamwork. There is perhaps no more sublime expression of this than a choir or orchestra.
Have you ever watched a colony of ants or a hive of bees?
That conductor was awesome!❤❤
It doesn’t matter where we from let’s united as one
Beautiful piece from Africa ❤
This is a conductor and choir at the top of their game.
It's simply poetry in motion. They make something that's got to be seriously hard to do look so effortless and amazing..
I totally love it...
It’s not hard if you have a talent for music , I don’t read notes , so I sing and play the piano by ear
Found you through HONY. Forever grateful for that. This is incredible. ❤️
Me too! :)
Same
Same here 😆
Same - and here come the tears! It's just beautiful.
SAME HERE :)
HONY brought me here. Beautiful unique power indeed. And how he invited the crowd to sing along. Inclusivity and encouragement all the way! Love from Indonesia 🧡
Same 🥰
Same here 😊
same here 😊
Same here
Same! What an amazing story behind this lovely choir!
I'm old enough to remember this song in the early 60's on th Ed Sulivan Show and I sang along it is infectious!!!
They looked like they were having so much fun sing that. I love it.
Sometimes, the urge to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is just a whim away...a whim away...a whim away...a whim away...
You... I see what you did and I love it!
I'm going to say that's incredibly funny,but it's just a Token gesture.
That song just never seems to get old. Great performance!
Right???!!!!!
Ive known this song for 40 (?) years. Its only now i find out its not "wimbaway" but wimoway. Lol. i still cant unhear the "b" though. Apparently my ears are to old now to be corrected.
One of my favorite songs of all time and i really love and enjoy watching the young people sing and the energy and the enthusiasm of the director! Love it well done young!❤
I meant to say well done young people!
Wonderful! It looked like a cross section of humanity, the Leage of Nations - so great to see, wonderful to hear!
THERE IS NO SOUND MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN A GROUP SINGING TOGETHER
So BEAUTIFUL, all these Wonderful People here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the sight and the sound of the future. We’re gonna be okay. ☺️☺️☺️
The urge to sing this song has always just been a whim away!
These boys and girls seem to be having a lot of fun while singing this melodious song , your hardwork really pays off ! You all have lots of potential and you have a very unique power in your singing."
Keep up the good work everyone 👏
Glorious. 👍👍👍👍
Awesome. This is what real music sounds like. More schools should challenge other schools...
My eyes full of tears... beautiful young people! Thank you.
What a great choir - so much diversity, but united as one in beautiful harmony - an excellent example for society
I had to play this twice - the first time, I only listened, and only the second time, I was also able to watch them, to focus on the video, to see how their own tunes move them. If my comment reaches anybody, that will most likely be *after* you've already played the video, but if by any chance not - consider closing your eyes and *just listening* first. This music speaks directly to the heart.
What beautiful words, thank you so much!!
HONY thank you for sharing his story.. all i see here is pure magic from beautiful people ❤❤
That was fabulous! When the human spirit comes together in song, it is so empowering and a state of grace. Thank you.
the guy with the violin sure was having fun,
This version of the classic ALWAYS brings a smile to my heart. Dunno who the guy with violin is, he represents the joy of the spirit of this song.
What a fabulous cross section of kids. Well done
anyone who has sung in a choir or an ensemble will tell you what a liberating and enjoyable experiences it is
Music defines us as human beings and never fails to pull us together
I'm a choir member also.. and I love singing with my group... But you guys helps me realize that I should not stop singing no matter what happens ..keep it up guys .
This song and particularly this version, it never fails to make me happy
I was 13 years old when I heard "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" for the first time.
It was with a group called The Hounds and that song has stayed with me through the years
and still remain in my head with text and only good memories with positive experiences. Funny that it lives on with so many.
Several times that Harmony gave me the chills. Love when that happens..
the world needs a whole lot more of this
It doesnt matter who you are or where you are or what your situation is, this makes you feel good. It restores my faith in humanity, good things do still happen 😊
Even after 37 times, I love this....blessing and prosperity to everyone involved...
Love 😍
HONY brought me here. You’re all fantastic and keep making magic and fun!
These folks look like they’re having a wonderful time!! ❤️
What an awesome Conductor/Leader/Teacher !! Job well done !!!
Awwwwwwwe-some! How much fun can we all have when we get along and sing!
The conductor doesn't move, he floats .
Gorgeous young people enjoying the day and singing their hearts out. Made me smile...
It is said that this is taken from an African cattleman song. I was once sitting in a pickup waiting for my dad to get off work and drive him home. It was taking a lot longer than expected. I started singing for my own amusement with no one around. When I got to this song and started singing, all of the cattle that were in the field came to the fence and were staring at me. I guess someone found out a long time ago that cows have a musical preference as well.
I feel there is magic wasted with no herd to hear.
Well, You are not far from truth, the original song is called Mbumbe (1939) By Solomon Linda, who is a South African Male born in 1909. I know the Solomon Linda Family Personally.
in fact, this year, his statue will be unveiled in Zola Soweto.
This is such FUN! Takes me back to childhood when this song first hit. I found myself spontaneously singing along. GREAT job!!!
Beautiful! Came here from HONY. What an amazing story and what a wonderful performance 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Welcome! Beyond grateful that HONY led you here. We are so excited to share more of these amazing young people with you!
This was spiritual perfection.
The blend and synchronization of all the parts together to create harmony and music is truly amazing and truly special. These young artists were GREAT!!
One of my favorite old songs. Beautifully done.
“You all sound fantastic!” Thakyou all for taking me back to my choir experiences as a schoolgirl……Love you all xxx
Beautiful…. just beautiful, I hope all of those young people have a bright future 🙏🏼
Beautiful and the conductor participation is great.
Fabulous! It made my spirit soar.
The harmony's, and melody's mesh very well throughout the performance proving an energetic upbeat version of the song. Well Done!
Such beautiful voices! I'll always start my mornings with this from now on!
This was released back when I was a kid. Love hearing it again with a sense of love and passion!
One of my favorite songs growing up and even now!✌️
Inspiring! There's nothing like seeing young people making music..... You just warmed a brutally cold winter night in the UK.....
So much joy on all those young, beaming faces. Great performance🙂🙂🙂
Everyone struggling with depression and sadness in general should join a choir.
WOW.!!! what beautiful talent, voices and singing .!
Gave me goosebumps and hurtled me straight back to childhood. Very joyful!
O this is a never ending love to the world !
Love the vocals ! The conductor is amazing every moment he commands I’m excited and singing …….bless u guys
WOW - Such a dynamic conductor and all of the young men and women of our future right there in NYC singing the perfect song!! Thank you!
Many good versions about, but this has to be one of the very best. Thank you Young People NYC. Wonderful stuff.
What a thrill it is to see young people putting in the effort to make beautiful music.
Nothing soothes the soul better than music
Another gift from HONY. 👏👏🙌🙌
What wonderful FUN with music!!! Just watching/listening their enthusiasm is contagious. LOVE this
Watching and listening to young people not only sing excellent music but enjoy it bring tears to my eyes. Awesome director as well. Thank you guys, and bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏
One of the best parts of my life was singing in a choir. It was transcendental. Thanks for reminding me with this great video.
Beautiful !! I love when the conductor says pick a part and sing 😊
They are fantastic! Thank you to everyone who is in this video!
This is a great shout out to you youngsters! This is one of the greatest songs of recent history! You nailed it! Hat's off to the conductor, singers and local participants...from an elderly country boy from Idaho!!
What a fabulous fabulous rendition. All those lovely young faces and beautiful voices. I would so love to be part of that. Well done you lot 👏🏻👏🏻
Harmony, both in the voices and the makeup of the choir.
Awesome to see some young people sing so beautifully, clothed and in their right mind
This is so expressive and beautiful. Love how the music is joining everyone together. Their love if music and singing is so enjoyable to watch ⌚️ 😍 💕 ❤️ 💗 💖
What a GREAT job...by everyone. It's a joy to watch!
This is absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Tear inducing because it brings back memories of innocence, and an incredible childhood! Had to rewatch severally.
COMPOSER IS A GENIUS
Wonderful rendition fully captures the intended nature of the song and music - thank you all..................
Thank you so much for the inspiration you are bringing to the whole world Mr Nunez, truly a beautiful story
What a beautiful rendition of a great and wonderful song. These are beautiful young people singing with beautiful voices and I love the leader and his enthusiasm (also as Ralph Bater says, the violinist adds character to this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUNG PEOPLE OF NYC!!!!!
The entire group is awesome. All your harmony is awesome 👏🏽🔥
I would love to have that man direct my choir. Nice job kids.
No matter what these kids accomplish in life as a fifty four year old man I can attest you will look back on this as one of your happiest moments.
All those lovely young people making a beautiful noise!! Keep it going forever!!!!
Agree ❤
Never gets old. ❤❤❤
So much talent but more importantly so much joy in this performance! I hope you never doubt the impact your love and support is having on these kids, HONY brought me here but your mission will keep me for a long time yet. Sending much love to you and your team, from an Australian whose childhood was enriched beyond measure by educators like you 💛🌻
Oh, how beautiful!!!!! My ears are feasting!
Just watched that video and I must say they were all terrific beautifully sung I think we should all stand outside our front doors in every town and city and sing that song it's such a relaxing song the whole world unites wouldn't that be amazing
The best part of my younger days (and for a long time after) was singing in choirs.🎉🎉 There’s nothing like standing in the middle of a group like this and knowing that you’re adding to it.
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These young people are the BEST!
So touching! The enthusiasm of youth!!
They are really good. I like this version. This song doesn't get old.
Incredible, had to watch twice. Love seeing young people having fun. 💕💓❤️💖
only twice?