Songs in Zulu, Sotho and English talk about stark realities. Mahlasela is joined by fans such as Dave Matthews, The Hlanganani Brothers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and others. Lyrics are packed with power. The “Song for Thandi” speaks of a young woman who is terrorized and handed a gun for the purpose of killing herself: “She picked up the gun. Metal was against her head. Telling herself she’d be better off dead. When suddenly…She felt a baby kicking inside. It was good to be alive.” You must hear the whole song for the full impact. But I found myself moved by so many pieces on this recording.
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