• Sarafina! (1992) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.40/10 from 2300 votes

Tags: reference to nelson mandela, reference to soweto uprising, eponymous name

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Title in Español:

Sarafina! Il profumo della libertà

Title in Português:

Synopsis

As tensions of apartheid spread across South Africa, many students revolts to massive stone throw, a demonstration that comes in a wake of the introduction of Afrikaans language as a means of teaching.

This sparks riots among school age young people who have resolved to do what it takes for freedom to come tomorrow. In a township of Soweto, a group of students, led by a beautiful and intelligent young girl, Sarafina, mastermind a plot to rise against the apartheid regime by vehemently rejecting the proposal to have Afrikaans as a medium of instruction.

This angers the white people and results in a massive unrest of the students and those others supporting them. Meanwhile, Sarafina's mother accepts a job of a housekeeper in a white household and it angers Sarafina.

Following the unrest of students and their possible torture and trial, Sarafina is released from prison, reunites with some of the colleagues and composes a "Freedom is Coming Tomorrow" song.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Sarafina!
	One More Time	James Ingram: Sung Tom Snow: Writer
	Sarafina!	Hugh Masekela: Performer Hugh Masekela: Writer
	Lord's Prayer	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Nkonyane Kandaba	Mbongeni Ngema: Writer Sibusiso Ngema: Performer
	Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow	Mbongeni Ngema: Writer Khanyo Maphumulo: Performer
	Sabela	Mbongeni Ngema: Writer
	Sechaba	Hugh Masekela: Performer Mbongeni Ngema: Writer
	Safa Saphel' Isizwe	Mbongeni Ngema: Writer Sibusiso Ngema: Performer
	Thank You Mama	Miriam Makeba: Performer Mbongeni Ngema: Writer
	Vuma Diozi Lami	Mbongeni Ngema: Writer Leleti Khumalo: Performer
	Lizobuya	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer Mbongeni Ngema: Writer
	Sarafina! (Hugh Masekela)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	The Lord's Prayer (Mbongeni Ngema)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Nkonyane Kandaba (S'busiso Ngema)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Freedomn Is Coming (Khanyo Maphumulo)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Sabela (Thandi Zulu)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Sechaba (Hugh Masekela)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Safa Saphel' Isizwe (S'busiso Ngema)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Thank You Mama (Leleti Khumalo)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Vuma Dlozi Lami (Leleti Khumalo)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	Lizobuya (Mbongeni Ngema)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer
	One More Time (James Ingram)	Mbongeni Ngema: Performer

User reviews

Laura Campbell

8/10

The music in Sarafina! effectively transports listeners to the heart of the struggle against apartheid, immersing them in the raw emotions and challenges faced by the characters.

Melissa Johnson

7/10

The soundtrack of Sarafina! showcases the incredible vocal talents of the cast, delivering powerful performances that resonate long after the music has ended.

George Scott

9/10

The soundtrack of Sarafina! truly captures the spirit and resilience of the students fighting against apartheid in South Africa. The powerful and uplifting song Freedom is Coming Tomorrow perfectly encapsulates the hope and determination of the young activists, inspiring listeners with its message of courage and unity.

Melissa Taylor

3/10

The soundtrack of Sarafina! fails to capture the emotional depth and intensity of the story it accompanies. The music feels generic and lacks the power to evoke the struggles and triumphs of the characters.

David Wilson

8/10

The lyrics in the soundtrack of Sarafina! are not only poignant but also inspiring, conveying messages of unity, courage, and the fight for freedom.

Timothy Anderson

7/10

The soundtrack of Sarafina! brilliantly captures the spirit of resistance and hope in the face of apartheid, evoking powerful emotions with each track.

Laura Jackson

3/10

The songs in Sarafina! come across as overly simplistic and melodramatic, failing to convey the complexity of the themes explored in the film. The lack of nuance in the lyrics and musical arrangements detracts from the overall impact of the movie.

Jennifer Wilson

7/10

Overall, the music in Sarafina! serves as a powerful narrative tool, enhancing the storytelling and deepening the emotional impact of the film, making it a truly unforgettable musical experience.

Joshua Garcia

8/10

The songs in Sarafina! beautifully blend traditional African rhythms with contemporary sounds, creating a unique and immersive musical experience.

David Moore

10/10

The music in Sarafina! is not only emotionally stirring but also serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those fighting for freedom. The blend of traditional African rhythms and contemporary sounds creates a unique and captivating listening experience that immerses the audience in the story's powerful themes of resistance and resilience.