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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Robert Christgau | C[6] |
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."[7]
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
References
- ^ Tomasson, Robert E. (20 August 1991). "Chronicle". The New York Times.
- ^ Mojapelo, Max (4 January 2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. African Minds. ISBN 9781920299286 – via Google Books.
- ^ Bryson, Donna (25 July 1991). "'Mama Africa' Miriam Makeba plans to end her exile". Toronto Star. AP. p. E1.
- ^ Heim, Chris (2 August 1991). "Dizzy Gillespie and Miriam Makeba". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. N.
- ^ "Eyes on Tomorrow - Miriam Makeba | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: Album: Miriam Makeba: Eyes on Tomorrow". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (16 August 1991). "A Welcome Home with a Pop Touch". The Washington Post. p. N14.
