Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
Summary
The Ndlovu Youth Choir from South Africa has released a Zulu-language version of Queen's famous song "Bohemian Rhapsody." This is the first authorized translation of the song into another language, and it coincides with the song's 50th anniversary.Key Facts
- The Ndlovu Youth Choir is based in South Africa's Limpopo province and became well-known on America's Got Talent in 2019.
- They released a Zulu version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" with permission from Queen's band members and the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
- This is the first time Queen has allowed a translation of their iconic song.
- The project was released during the 50th anniversary of "Bohemian Rhapsody."
- The translation process took years and involved adapting the song to fit Zulu's long words while keeping its meaning.
- Some original lyrics, like "Galileo, Galileo," remain in English.
- The choir's version includes African musical styles such as isicathamiya and kwassa kwassa.
- The music video shows the choir in traditional African dress and is available on YouTube.
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