Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Long Walk to Freedom
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Free Music Review: A superb auditory tribute to a talented and widely beloved performance group
Hit: 5 Stars
Long Walk To Freedom is the latest music CD release of the energetic and inspirational group of South African artists Ladysmith Black Mambazo, recognizing the twentieth year of their introduction to the worldwide stage. Long Walk To Freedom consists of twelve new recordings of classic Mambazo songs, with guest vocal performances by contemporary pop music stars such as Taj Mahal, Zap Mama, Joe McBride and many more, as well as leading South African artists such as Lucky Dube, Vusi Mahlasela, and Thandiswa. Spanning the length of the band's thirty-year history, the selected songs are Nomathemba (4:12), Hello My Baby (4:56), Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (5:42), Homeless (4:11), Rain Rain Beautiful Rain (3:01), How Long (5:11), Mbube (3:59), Amazing Grace/Nearer My God To Thee (3:28), Nkosi Sikelel 'lAfrica (2:26), Inkanyezi Nezazi "Star and the Wiseman" (5:00), Shosholoza (4:50), Long Walk To Freedom "Halala South Africa" (5:11) and Thula Thula "Bonus Track" 1:49. More than just a music CD, Long Walk To Freedom doubles as a multimedia CD-ROM, PC & Macintosh compatible, with a video and artist profile and much more. A superb auditory tribute to a talented and widely beloved performance group, and a treasure especially for fans of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Free Music Review: A joyuous and inspiring walk!
Hit: 5 Stars
This blend of style and content is a real feast for the soul. Fans of the group's traditional South African vocals will like the selections that feature the blended voices and beat of their past recordings, and will be intrigued by the mix of the stylings of some new friends -- well known American, Canadian and European artists. No cultural imperialism here...the foreigners bend their music to match that of Africa. The results are generally a treat. I found myself playing and replaying the CD when it first arrived. The layered texture of each individual song, and the similarly layered context of the entire song list, makes repeat listening not only a joy but a necessity. One final kudo: not only are the songs wonderful, the production is dynamic, without overpowering the voices of the artists. This is an absolute treasure.Free Music Review: Leaves me almost speechless
Hit: 5 Stars
I love each successive Ladysmith CD more than the last and this one is no exception. They've brought together the greats of South African music and popular US stars for the most breathtakingly beautiful CD I have heard in a long time. Emmylou Harris' version of "Amazing Grace" will just blow you away. Then there's Melissa Ethridge singing Paul Simon's part on "Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes." Plus, you've got Zap Mama, Taj Mahal, Natalie Merchant and a host of others. This one will provide years of happy listening.Free Music Review: Excellent
Hit: 5 Stars
This CD from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with guest singers Melissa Etheridge, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Joe McBride, Zap Mama, Hugh Masakela and a who's who of South African artists, is this multi Grammy Award winning group's finest work in years. Since their work with Paul Simon and his "Graceland" CD they continue to amaze with their beautiful harmonies.Free Music Review: celestial
Hit: 5 Stars
what can I say? this is as good as it gets for African vocal harmonies (i spent 1974-1977 in the Central African Republic.)
i really should say the best vocal harmony anywhere
i could talk about each song with the wonderful stars who are featured
i'll just say that Natalie is sublime in rain
she's as amazing as they are!!!