| Management number | 254371489 | Release Date | 2026/11/07 | List Price | US$8.93 | Model Number | 254371489 | ||
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2018 release. Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has thrilled major concert audiences nationwide, been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, the Conan O'Brien show, Emeril Live, A&E's Breakfast With The Arts, hit #1 on the Billboard World Music chart and scored major media coverage around their huge tours. 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 "Sara?na."
| Performer | The Soweto Gospel Choir |
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| Music genre | World / Reggae |
| Music release type | Album |
| Media format | CD |
| Original release date | 2018 |
| Has parental advisory label | N |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Awards won | Grammy-winning |
| Track listing | Sabashiya, Umandela Uthiyihlome, Mama Ndiyalila, Freedom Medley: Jikijela/Rolihlahla Mandela, Ndikhokele, Hallelujah, Ibambeni, Spiritual Medley: Jesus on the Mainline/This Joy That I Have Seen/When the Saints Go Marching in, Asimbonanga/Biko, Bawo Thixo Somandia, Umbombela, Hamba Nahi |
| Record label | Shanachie |
| Composer | Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Letta Mbulu and Mbogeni Ngema |
| Songwriter | Soweto Gospel Choir |
| Character group | Soweto Gospel Choir |
| Track name | Sabashiya, Umandela Uthiyihlome, Mama Ndiyalila, Freedom Medley: Jikijela/Rolihlahla Mandela, Ndikhokele, Hallelujah, Ibambeni, Spiritual Medley: Jesus On The Mainline/This Joy. That I Have Seen/When The Saints Go Marching In, Asimbonanga/Biko, Bawo Thixo Somandia, Umbombela, Hamba Nah |
| Digital audio file format | CD |
| Music media format | CD |
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