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Cry, the Beloved Country (1995 film) African themed films as "Zulu" (1964), "Born Free" (1966), and "Out of Africa" (1985), used predominantly western musical styles to complete the score. The music is notable for referencing themes from Barry's previous work on "Zulu", augmenting the original warlike compositions into a somber piano theme for travel scenes. The film also features the song "Exile" by Enya. The music was performed by the English Chamber Orchestra and recorded in Studio One at the EMI Abbey Road Studios, London. The film was shot on location in KwaZulu Natal, Cape Province, and at Gauteng, South Africa. "Cry, the Beloved Country" received