Eyes on Tomorrow

Eyes on Tomorrow
Studio album by
Miriam Makeba
Released11 June 1991
GenreAfrican music
LabelGallo
Miriam Makeba chronology
Welela
(1990) 		Eyes on Tomorrow
(1991) 		Africa
(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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Robert ChristgauC[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

  1. "I Still Long For You" – 4:43
  2. "Eyes on Tomorrow" – 4:05
  3. "Don't Break My Heart" (Paolo Conte) – 4:35 sung originally by Mia Martini
  4. "Thina Sizonqoba" – 4:16
  5. "We Speak Peace" – 5:08
  6. "Thulasizwe/I Shall Be Released" – 3:46
  7. "Vukani" – 5:06
  8. "Birds" – 3:11
  9. "Live the Future" – 5:28

References

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


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