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The UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) presents "Madiba" with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards.
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"We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference."
~Nelson Mandela
On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) presents "Madiba" with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards. The event will be broadcasted internationally through the global platforms of the United Nations: UN Web TV and UN YouTube.
Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, "Madiba", a musical prayer, offers a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.
OPENING MESSAGE: H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
MUSIC PROGRAMME
UN Chamber Music Societyof the United Nations Staff Recreation CouncilBrenda Vongova, Artistic Director
"Madiba"Wouter Kellerman, Brenda Vongova, UN Chamber Music Society, feat. Timothy MoloiComposed by: Wouter KellermanProduced by: Wouter Kellerman, Tholsi Pillay, Brenda VongovaArranged by: Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Kellerman Music
Performers:
Wouter Kellerman (Flute)Timothy Moloi (Vocals)
UN Chamber Music Society (Chamber Music Ensemble)Brenda Vongova (Music Director)Josh Liu (Violin), Leslie Ashworth (Violin), Alexander Mclaughlin (Viola), Robin Park (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
Audio Production:Flute recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South AfricaVocals recorded by Robin Walsh at Assegai Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
UN Chamber Music Society recorded by Mumeneer (resident engineers at Klavierhaus) in New York, USAMixed and Mastered by Edward Bilous and Marco Sabatini in New York, USA
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Wouter KellermanTholsi PillayTimothy MoloiPaulo Areal/The Moving Picture CompanyGallo Music/Antos StellaNelson Mandela FoundationMauritz LotzPresidential Shirt South Africa
Overall Video EditingOmar Soubra, Video Editor
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View moreView less~Nelson Mandela
On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) presents "Madiba" with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards. The event will be broadcasted internationally through the global platforms of the United Nations: UN Web TV and UN YouTube.
Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, "Madiba", a musical prayer, offers a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.
OPENING MESSAGE: H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
MUSIC PROGRAMME
UN Chamber Music Societyof the United Nations Staff Recreation CouncilBrenda Vongova, Artistic Director
"Madiba"Wouter Kellerman, Brenda Vongova, UN Chamber Music Society, feat. Timothy MoloiComposed by: Wouter KellermanProduced by: Wouter Kellerman, Tholsi Pillay, Brenda VongovaArranged by: Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Kellerman Music
Performers:
Wouter Kellerman (Flute)Timothy Moloi (Vocals)
UN Chamber Music Society (Chamber Music Ensemble)Brenda Vongova (Music Director)Josh Liu (Violin), Leslie Ashworth (Violin), Alexander Mclaughlin (Viola), Robin Park (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
Audio Production:Flute recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South AfricaVocals recorded by Robin Walsh at Assegai Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
UN Chamber Music Society recorded by Mumeneer (resident engineers at Klavierhaus) in New York, USAMixed and Mastered by Edward Bilous and Marco Sabatini in New York, USA
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Wouter KellermanTholsi PillayTimothy MoloiPaulo Areal/The Moving Picture CompanyGallo Music/Antos StellaNelson Mandela FoundationMauritz LotzPresidential Shirt South Africa
Overall Video EditingOmar Soubra, Video Editor
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Learn more about Mandela Day at the United Nations:
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