Music legend Mbongeni Ngema was impressed by a choir that did a rendition of his classic hit, Stimela SaseZola, on Clash of the Choirs. Picture: Supplied
Music legends are usually not impressed when people do interpretations of their classic songs, but Mbongeni Ngema was mesmerised by Team Limpopo’s rendition of his classic“So proud of Team Limpopo on Clash of The Choirs, they did justice to my song which has become a national anthem …music competition premiered last month after a seven-year absence from TV screens.
Musical director Zadok challenged the choirmasters and their choirs to an era mashup: bridging together songs from different eras and genres into one cohesive and smart performance. From kwela to kwaito and from gospel to musical jive, it was an episode of memorable showings from the various choirs.Gospel artist and Judge Dr Tumi said, “The only issue was the pitching of the lead vocalists, but apart from that, well done.”“I never knew Inkabi Zezwe could do Marabi . You had me.