Without the distinct sounds, one is not actually speaking the language the song was created in. It's one the thing to like a song or a language. But not taking the time to learn the language is disrespectful. The song is a traditional wedding song, older than Miriam Makeba herself. So, you dishonour not only Miriam's memory, but also her people by not learning the language before attempting the song.
Sorry but they're like robots. There's no soul, no feeling. Everything is so perfectly timed and coordinated it sounds sterile. For contrast, watch Miriam Makeba sing Kahwleza. It's amazing.
@BramoX The clicks are not there at all. The clicks are clearly being performed either with an instrument or some other means. The lead singer is NOT pronouncing the clicks and is therefore not singing the song in it's native language. If you speak French without pronouncing the words properly, you are not speaking French. It is no different with Xhosa. Without the distinct pronunciations, she is signing gibberish. It's hard for English speakers, of course. But learn it or don't sing it at all.
it's the same as a native spanish speaker trying to sing an english song...the pronunciations are off...why are people being such harsh critics? they're obviously not native speakers, give them a break...they probably just enjoy the fact that it's a beautiful song, just as I do, even though I don't speak isXhosa...lighten up!
Worse rendition ever!
Without the distinct sounds, one is not actually speaking the language the song was created in. It's one the thing to like a song or a language. But not taking the time to learn the language is disrespectful. The song is a traditional wedding song, older than Miriam Makeba herself. So, you dishonour not only Miriam's memory, but also her people by not learning the language before attempting the song.
shelbie008 3 months ago
good try ladies...but still no clicks...so thats a no from me
MissPee1 6 months ago
Sorry, you can't sing the 'Click' song without the clicks!
silasreade 7 months ago 5
Really good!
benny130471 11 months ago
this song is awsome!!
bulldgg1 11 months ago
Sorry but they're like robots. There's no soul, no feeling. Everything is so perfectly timed and coordinated it sounds sterile. For contrast, watch Miriam Makeba sing Kahwleza. It's amazing.
girlisnuts 1 year ago 2
Nice try!
Hortenciaatje1 1 year ago
Great Sound Thanks.
R I P Mamma Afrika
ovalofficeorg 1 year ago
Spiace dirlo, ma... * F A I L * !
wurrunna 1 year ago 2
the clicks are there, but not as distinctive you have to listen really hard.
BramoX 1 year ago
@BramoX The clicks are not there at all. The clicks are clearly being performed either with an instrument or some other means. The lead singer is NOT pronouncing the clicks and is therefore not singing the song in it's native language. If you speak French without pronouncing the words properly, you are not speaking French. It is no different with Xhosa. Without the distinct pronunciations, she is signing gibberish. It's hard for English speakers, of course. But learn it or don't sing it at all.
shelbie008 3 months ago
@shelbie008 you know now that you mention it if you listen carefully the clicks sound and out of place. i stand corrected
BramoX 3 months ago
gorjis song. makeba ftw
GorJam 1 year ago
The clicks are missing but it sounds great :)
TontonJoeDalton 1 year ago
@TontonJoeDalton it is not only missing the sounds...they are not only doing it. UGH!!!
LoveCorrie 1 year ago
estupendo pense que solo miriam makeba podia cantar esa cancion con un solo estilo hoy me doy cuenta que no es asi que maravilloso las felicito
jorgebotija 1 year ago
It has nice unison, but the diction is off, so it's a nice try for none native singers.
ChristaLovesDrama 1 year ago
it's the same as a native spanish speaker trying to sing an english song...the pronunciations are off...why are people being such harsh critics? they're obviously not native speakers, give them a break...they probably just enjoy the fact that it's a beautiful song, just as I do, even though I don't speak isXhosa...lighten up!
asamarithompson 2 years ago
Not bad ladies.
buhle78 2 years ago
GET HUSBANDS FOOLS.
likumba 3 years ago
Good try ladies, but where are the clicks that are unique to this song...?
That was what Mama Makeba was so good at...!
Good try though...!
Blackmike234 3 years ago 4
maybe they just couldnt make them, can you when you singing this language?
97pd48epbh 2 years ago