Hugh Masekela – Masekela '66 - '76 (7xLP)
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Released in 2018, Masekela '66–'76 is a comprehensive anthology that captures a pivotal decade in Hugh Masekela’s career, spanning his early years in exile from apartheid South Africa to his emergence as a global musical force. Curated by Masekela and longtime collaborator Stewart Levine, the collection features 47 tracks from 11 albums, including full reissues of Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz and I Am Not Afraid. The set showcases Masekela’s evolution from jazz trumpeter to a versatile artist blending African rhythms, soul, funk, and political commentary.
This period reflects Masekela’s artistic and political awakening, as he used his music to address social injustices and celebrate African identity. Tracks like “Grazing in the Grass” highlight his crossover appeal, while songs such as “Mace and Grenades” and “Colonial Man” underscore his commitment to activism through art. The anthology not only offers a rich musical experience but also serves as a historical document of Masekela’s contributions to global music and his role in the anti-apartheid movement.
Reviews
“If Masekela '66–'76 did no more than make these titles available again it would justify its existence. But it does much more.” — All About Jazz
“This rich collection of great music, some of which has been unavailable for years, represents the South African musician’s remarkable life’s work.” — Freaky Party
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Artist: Hugh MasekelaLabel: Wrasse RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 3Country: UKGenre: GlobalStyle: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Soul-Jazz
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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