Spanning an extraordinary decade of musical innovation, Masekela '66 - '76 captures South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela’s transformative journey through jazz, funk, and international influences. This Wrasse Records release brings together highlights from a pivotal era, when Masekela’s vibrant sound shifted global perspectives on jazz and embraced collaborations with musicians from Africa and beyond.
Featuring exuberant sets like the acclaimed collaboration with Hedzoleh Soundz and expressive classics from his career in the US and West Africa, this album offers a rich window into Masekela’s fearless exploration of genre and culture. The edition also includes a six-page booklet, providing deeper insight into the context and creative spirit behind these unforgettable recordings.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wrasse Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 03/30/2018
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TRACKS
A1. Felicidade
A2. Why Are You Blowing My Mind?
A3. She Doesn't Write
B1. Child Of The Earth
B2. What Is Wrong With Groovin'?
B3. Ha Lese Le Di Khanna
B4. Do Me So La So So
C1. Grazing In The Grass
C2. Coincidence
C3. Bajabula Bonke
C4. Vuca
D1. Mace And Grenades
D2. Boermusiek
D3. Gold
D4. Blues For Huey
D5. Gafsa
D6. If There's Anybody Out There
E1. You Keep Me Hangin' On
E2. Woz
E3. Salele Mane
E4. Son Of Ice Bag
F1. Mamani
F2. Caution!
F3. Hush (Somebody's Calling My Name)
F4. Rekpete
G1. Languta
G2. Kaa Ye Oya
G3. Adade
H1. Patience
H2. When
H3. Nye Tamo Ame
I1. Stimela
I2. In The Market Place
I3. A Song For Brazil
J1. African Secret Society
J2. Night In Tunisia
J3. Jungle Jim
K1. Been Such A Long Time Gone
K2. Colonial Man
K3. Yei Baa Gbe Wolo
L1. Ashiko
L2. Nina
M1. The Boy's Doin' It
M2. Mama
M3. There Are Seeds To Sow
N1. Whitch Doctor
N2. Minawa
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