This album was released in 1968 by Folkways Records. The song "Wimoweh" is Seeger's adaptation of the traditional South African tune "Mbube," popularized by Solomon Linda.
The album compiles songs of freedom and protest, including versions of African American spirituals and civil rights themes. Seeger aimed to spread messages of social justice through folk music.
Although not one of his most commercial albums, "Wimoweh" reflects Seeger's commitment to international freedom struggles and his interest in African-rooted music.