Walt Disney Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for “Queen of Katwe” on September 23, 2016.

The buoyant score was composed by Golden Globe nominee Alex Heffes (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” “The Last King of Scotland”).

Rated PG, “Queen of Katwe” opens in limited release on the same day and nationwide on September 30.

Fifteen-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Alicia Keys’ new original song, “Back to Life,” also appears in the film’s end credits.

“Back to Life” was written by Alicia Keys, Carlo Montagnese and Billy Walsh and produced by Illangelo and Keys.

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The soundtrack is rounded out with a compilation of African songs featuring artists from Uganda and neighboring countries.

It includes the original song “#1 Spice” written and performed by Young Cardamom & HAB, as well as the poignant ballad from the film’s epilogue, “Home Again” by chart-topping artist Michael Kiwanuka.

“Queen of Katwe” is based on the true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.

As a result of the support she receives from her family and community, she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

Directed by Mira Nair from a screenplay by William Wheeler, “Queen of Katwe” is produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher, p.g.a. and John Carls, p.g.a. with Will Weiske and Troy Buder serving as executive producers.

The film stars Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo, Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga.