Long Walk to Freedom (album)
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| Studio album by Ladysmith Black Mambazo | ||
| Released | January 24, 2006 | |
| Recorded | July and August 2005 | |
| Genre | Isicathamiya | |
| Length | 55:09 | |
| Label | Headsup International | |
| Producer(s) | Joseph Shabalala | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Ladysmith Black Mambazo chronology | ||
| No Boundaries (2005) |
Long Walk to Freedom (2006) |
Long Walk to Freedom (South African release) (2006) |
Long Walk to Freedom is an album by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It was released on January 24, 2006 and featured collaborations with artists including Sarah McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, Joe McBride, Taj Mahal, Hugh Masekela, Zap Mama and many more.
The album was released in an enhanced CD version (HUCD 3019) and on Hybrid SACD (HUSA 9019) and has been (for the most part) critically praised.
[edit] Track listing
- "Nomathemba"
- "Hello My Baby"
- "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes"
- "Homeless"
- "Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain"
- "How Long?"
- "Mbube"
- "Amazing Grace"
- "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"
- "Inkanyezi Nezazi" The Star and the Wiseman
- "Shosholoza"
- "Halala South Africa" Long Walk to Freedom
- "Thula Thula" Bonus Track
- "Bonus Material" Biography, Videos, Pictures
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
| Joseph Shabalala (founder, lead singer and director) Sibongiseni Shabalala | Thamsanqa Shabalala | Thulani Shabalala | Msizi Shabalala | Albert Mazibuko | Abednego Mazibuko | Russel Mthembu |
| Discography (main article) |
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| Studio albums: Amabutho | Imbongi | Umama Lo! | Isitimela | Ukukhanya Kwelanga | Amaqhawe | Ukusindiswa | Shintsha Sithothobala | Phezulu Emafini | Ushaka | Indlela yaseZulwini | Ezinkulu | Intokozo | Ulwandle Oluncgwele | Phansi Emgodini | Umthombo Wamanzi | Induku Zethu | Ibhayibheli Liyindlela | Inkazimulo | Inala | Ezulwini Siyakhona | Shaka Zulu | Thandani | Zibuyinhlazane | Journey of Dreams | Izigqi Zendoda | Two Worlds, One Heart | Inkanyezi Nezazi | Liph' Iqiniso | Gift of the Tortoise | Thuthukani Ngoxolo | Ukuzala-Ukuzelula | Heavenly | Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo | Wenyukela | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2003) | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2004) | No Boundaries | Long Walk to Freedom |
| Compilations: Nqonqotha Mfana | Favourites | Classic Tracks | The Best of (Vol. 1) | The Best of (Vol. 2) | Best of - The Star and the Wiseman | Gospel Songs | Favourites (No 2) | The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain | The Best of: Essential Tribute | The Hits (CD/DVD) |
| Related articles |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo Foundation | Mshengu White Mambazo | Mahlathini | Mahotella Queens | Isicathamiya | Mbube |
