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Masekela

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Masekela
Studio album by
Released1969
Recordedpossibly September 12–30, 1968 in Los Angeles, California.
GenreJazz
LabelUni Records 73041
ProducerStewart Levine
Hugh Masekela chronology
The Lasting Impression of Hugh Masekela
(1968)
Masekela
(1969)
Reconstruction
(1970)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Sputnikmusic[3]

Masekela is the eleventh studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela released via Uni Records label in 1969.[4][5][6]

Background

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The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California, possibly between 12 and 30 September 1968. Masekela performs mostly his own compositions. The tracks "Mace and Grenades" and "Gold" were later included on his 2004 album Still Grazing.

The track "Mace and Grenades" was issued as a single with "Riot" as the B-side.[7]

Track listing

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All tracks composed by Masekela unless indicated otherwise.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mace and Grenades" 3:50
2."Boeremusiek" 2:00
3."Gold" 4:15
4."Sobukwe" 1:54
5."Blues for Huey"Kippie Moeketsi2:00
6."Gafsa"Dollar Brand2:35
7."Fuzz" 2:50
8."Head Peepin'" 2:52
9."Otis" 2:05
10."Riot" 1:55
11."If There's Anybody Out There" 3:30
12."Extra Added Attraction"Philemon Hou1:00

Personnel

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The personnel probably included:

References

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  1. ^ Davis, Hank. "Hugh Masekela – Masekela". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 1203. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Hugh Masekela: Masekela". Sputnik Music. sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Hugh Masekela - Biography". Amoeba Music. amoeba.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Hugh Masekela: Masekela". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  6. ^ "DISCOGRAPHY: 1955-1969". dougpayne.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Hugh Masekela - Mace And Grenades / Riot". Discogs. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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