Long Walk to Freedom (album)

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Long Walk to Freedom
Headsup International
ProducerJoseph Shabalala
Ladysmith Black Mambazo chronology
No Boundaries
(2005)
Long Walk to Freedom
(2006)
Ilembe
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic [1]

Long Walk to Freedom is a 2006 album by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Background

It was released on 24 January 2006 and featured collaborations with artists including Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, Joe McBride, Taj Mahal, Hugh Masekela, Zap Mama and many more.

The album was released in an

Hybrid SACD (HUSA 9019) and has been (for the most part) critically praised. This version was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album
.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Nomathemba"
Mbube (featuring Taj Majal)"
Solomon Linda4:02
8."Amazing Grace/Nearer My God to Thee" 3:33
9."Nikosi Sikelei 'lAfrica" 2:26
10."Inkanyezi Nezazi Star and the Wiseman" 5:06
11."Shosholoza (featuring Bhekumuzi Luthuli, Hugh Masekela, Lucky Dube, Nokukhanya, Phuzekhemisi, Vusi Mahlasela)" 4:54
12."Long Walk to Freedom Halala South Africa"Joseph Shabalala5:19
13."Thula Thula"Joseph Shabalala1:51
14."Bonus Material Biography, Videos, Pictures"