The details of the soundtrack album for the biographical drama Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom have been revaled. The album features the songs from the film, including the original song Ordinary Love by U2, as well as songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, Art Blakey, The Special AKA, The Manhattan Brothers and The Havana Singers. The soundtrack will be released on December 10, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips below. As previously reported, the label will also release a separate soundtrack featuring the film’s original score composed by Alex Heffes. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is directed by Justin Chadwick and stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. The movoe premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in select cities on November 29, 2013 by the Weinstein Company. To learn more about the drama, visit the official movie website.
Here’s the album track list:
1. Mzala – The Havana Swingsters
2. Hoya Rona – Tony Kgoroge, Mandela OST Cast
3. Be My Guest – The Manhattan Brothers
4. Afrika Will Be Saved – Mandela OST Cast
5. Jikela Emaweni – The Manhattan Brothers
6. Kaphume Aphendlini – Dizu Plaatjies
7. Long Trousers Kwela – Elias Lerole
8. Quickly In Love – Todd Matshikiza, Pat Williams
9. Amuck – Art Blakey
10. War – Bob Marley & The Wailers
11. Bahleli bonke eTilongweni – Mandela OST Cast
12. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Gil Scott-Heron
13. Nelson Mandela – The Special AKA
14. Thetha no Botha/Siyaya ePitoli – Innocent Modiba
15. Thula Baba – Mandela OST Cast
16. Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika – Mandela OST Cast
17. Ordinary Love – U2
I attended a screening at the New York Premiere and I thought the movie and storyline were all well done. The really noisy first half hour was a little overwhelming, but all in all I think there are aspects, [acting, screenplay, art direction, make-up] and more, should be Oscar bound. A must see, especially for those who did not live through this shameful period of humanity period.