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“Long Walk to Freedom”
3 stars
The South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo became known to audiences 20 years ago when Paul Simon used their intricate harmonies on “Graceland.”
This album commemorates that anniversary, pairing Mambazo with guest stars — Sarah McLachlan and Taj Mahal among them — on a dozen new recordings of some of the group’s best-known songs.
Not all of the collaborations fly, but the album’s best moments — Emmylou Harris soaring through a gospel medley and the stirring “Shosholoza,” featuring a summit of South African artists — are potent reminders of the vocal power and emotional punch of this singular cultural force. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Daily News 02/17/06 >> go there
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