Eyes on Tomorrow explained
Eyes on Tomorrow |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | Miriam Makeba |
Cover: | Eyes on Tomorrow MM.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Released: | 11 June 1991 |
Genre: | African music |
Label: | Gallo |
Prev Title: | Welela |
Prev Year: | 1990 |
Next Title: | Africa |
Next Year: | 1991 |
Eyes on Tomorrow is an album by South African singer Miriam Makeba, released in 1991.[1] [2] It was recorded in South Africa.[3] Dizzy Gillespie guested on the album.[4]
Critical reception
The Washington Post wrote that "what stands out most is Makeba's sweet, supple, stirring voice and an overriding sense that, though she may be home, the struggle for self-rule and unification goes on."[5]
Track listing
- "I Still Long For You" – 4:43
- "Eyes on Tomorrow" – 4:05
- "Don't Break My Heart" (Paolo Conte) – 4:35 sung originally by Mia Martini
- "Thina Sizonqoba" – 4:16
- "We Speak Peace" – 5:08
- "Thulasizwe/I Shall Be Released" – 3:46
- "Vukani" – 5:06
- "Birds" – 3:11
- "Live the Future" – 5:28
Notes and References
- News: Chronicle. Robert E.. Tomasson. The New York Times . August 20, 1991.
- Book: Mojapelo, Max. Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. January 4, 2008. African Minds. 9781920299286. Google Books.
- News: Bryson . Donna . 'Mama Africa' Miriam Makeba plans to end her exile . Toronto Star . AP . 25 July 1991 . E1.
- News: Heim . Chris . Dizzy Gillespie and Miriam Makeba . Chicago Tribune . 2 Aug 1991 . Friday . N.
- News: Joyce . Mike . A Welcome Home with a Pop Touch . The Washington Post . 16 Aug 1991 . N14.