Ndlovu Youth Choir conductor talks making it through to finals of 'America's Got Talent'

Ndlovu Youth Choir conductor talks making it through to finals of 'America's Got Talent'

On Friday, Thandolwethu caught up with Ralf Schmitt, the conductor of the Ndlovu Youth Choir whose flagging the South African flag high in the United States. 

Ralf Schmitt and Ndlovu Youth Choir / Instagram
Ralf Schmitt and Ndlovu Youth Choir / Instagram

Listen to Thandolwethu's interview with Ralf Schmitt, or read below:

"The choir from South Africa has garnered international attention for their performances!" - That's how 'America's Got Talent' describes the Ndlovu Youth Choir. 

READ: Ndlovu Youth Choir own 'America's Got Talent' stage with 'My African Dream' performance

The choir is currently in the United States. They have made it through to the finals of the competition following an electricifying performance of Whitney Houston's 'Higher Love' which left the judges (and all of us) in awe. 

Watch below: 

The Limpopo-based choir have been blowing audiences around the world away with their performances, and their semi-final performance was the one that saved them from elimination. 

Ahead of the finale, Thandolwethu caught up with Ralf Schmitt, the choir's conductor. He gave us an update on how the team feels making it so far in the competition, and how they are warming up for their big performance. 

The finals take place on the week of the 16th of September 2019, so stay tuned to the socials to find out if they manage to bag the big prize. We will be behind them all the way. 

Listen to the podcast to find out more. 

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