016351664723

Freedom

Soweto Gospel Choir

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Format: CD

Cat No: SHANCD66047

Release Date:  14 September 2018

Label:  Shanachie

Packaging Type:  EcoPak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  016351664723

Genres:  World Music  Africa  

  • Description

    'Freedom' is Soweto Gospel Choir's heartfelt tribute to international hero Nelson Mandela in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth. The album features iconic "struggle" songs associated with the liberation movement in South Africa, including compositions by Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Letta Mbulu and Mbogeni Ngema, creator of the hit musical "Sarafina.""


    Soulful, profoundly moving music." –The Boston Globe


    "Spirited and spectacular!" –The New York Times


  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Sabashiya
      • 2. Umandela Uthiyihlome
      • 3. Mama Ndiyalila
      • 4. Freedom Medley: Jikijela/Rolihlahla Mandela
      • 5. Ndikhokele
      • 6. 6. Hallelujah
      • 7. Ibambeni
      • 8. Spiritual Medley: Jesus On The Mainline/This Joy That I Have Seen/ When Saints Go Marching In
      • 9. Asimbonanga/Biko
      • 10. Bawo Thixo Somandia
      • 11. Wenykumbometa
      • 12. Hamba Nahi