AFRICAN SPIRIT

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African Spirit is a 2007 world music album from U2 members Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. alongside South African vocalist Joshua McIneka. The project brings together spirituals rooted in South African tradition with reimagined versions of songs by Bono, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Cliff, and Bob Marley, creating a program that blends African gospel and funk with contemporary and traditional material. Recorded with a ensemble of passionate performers, the album weaves together original compositions in Zulu with beloved spiritual standards, offering messages of hope and resilience across its eight tracks.

Released on the Shanachie label, this CD contains eight songs ranging from brief two-minute pieces to longer five-minute arrangements, including medleys that combine multiple spiritual traditions. The album represents an accessible entry point into the group’s work, balancing their distinctive African roots with internationally recognized material. Acquire this used copy and add a meaningful recording to your collection.