Black to the Future | ||||
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Released | 10 November 1998 | |||
Studio | Bop Recording Studios, Mafikeng, South Africa. | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 1:07:23 | |||
Label | Shanachie Records Shanachie 5056 | |||
Producer | Hugh Masekela, Don Laka | |||
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Black to the Future is a 1998 studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. [4] [5] The album was recorded in Mafikeng, South Africa.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic stated: "Black to the Future is a fairly standard latter-day Hugh Masekela album, falling somewhere between accessible worldbeat and tuneful fusion. Granted, Masekela has been mining this ground for some time, but there is a bit of a difference here, particularly the genuine sound of some of the polyrhythms and the way the group locks into a supple groove." [6]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mama Ndoro" | Hugh Masekela | 5:39 |
2. | "The Boy's Doin' It" | Hugh Masekela | 5:46 |
3. | "Ashiko" | Orlando Julius Ekemode, Hugh Masekela | 6:04 |
4. | "Chileshe" | Hugh Masekela | 6:19 |
5. | "JJC/JJD" | Don Laka, Hugh Masekela | 4:37 |
6. | "Song of Love" | Don Laka, Hugh Masekela | 5:20 |
7. | "Khawuleza" | Hugh Masekela, Dorothy Masuka | 5:19 |
8. | "Child of the Earth" | Hugh Masekela | 6:15 |
9. | "Excuse Me Baby Please!" | Hugh Masekela | 5:28 |
10. | "Strawberries" | Hugh Masekela | 4:57 |
11. | "Nina" | Les Ballets Africains, Hugh Masekela | 5:48 |
12. | "Bokone" | Don Laka, Hugh Masekela | 6:11 |
Total length: | 01:07:23 |
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Grrr is the second studio album by South African musician Hugh Masekela. It was recorded in New York City and released in 1966 via Mercury Records. Grrr was re-released on LP in 1968 on Wing/Mercury labels as Hugh Masekela and on CD in 2003 on Verve label. On this record, he seamlessly fuses jazz ideas with the rhythmically complex South African music known as Mbaqanga.
The Americanization of Ooga Booga is an album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. The album is a blend of American jazz themes and traditional South African musical influences. It was recorded live in November 1965 at The Village Gate night club in New York City and released in June 1966 via MGM Records label. MGM's president was convinced that Masekela's albums were too African for American tastes, so soon after Masekela moved to Chisa/Blue Thumb labels.
The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela is the fifth studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It was recorded in Los Angeles and released in 1966 via Chisa Records label. On this album he performs mostly his own songs. Tracks "Child of the Earth", "Felicidade", and "Ha Lese Le Di Khanna" were later included in his 2004 album Still Grazing.
Hugh Masekela's Latest is the sixth studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It was released in 1967 via Uni Records label.
The Lasting Impression of Hugh Masekela is a 1968 live album by South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela.
The Promise of a Future is the eighth studio album by South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela released via Uni Records label. It was recorded in March 1968 in Los Angeles, California. The album was re-released on CD in 1993 on One Way label. The Promise of a Future features Masekela's version of a famous instrumental composition "Grazing in the Grass".
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Techno-Bush is a 1984 studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It was recorded in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Tomorrow is a 1987 studio album by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Uptownship is a 1989 studio album by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It was recorded in New York City and Jersey City, and released via Novus Records label. This is his last album in exile before the end of apartheid.
Hope is a 1994 live album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Time is a 2002 studio album by South African jazz trumpeter, Hugh Masekela. The album was recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, and released via Sony and Columbia labels.
Live at the BBC is a live album by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It contains the tracks recorded on 23 June 1985 at the Glastonbury Festival in England and on 16 November 1988 at the Nelson Mandela Concert. The album was released on 23 April 2002 via Varèse Sarabande label.
Revival is a studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. The album was released on 24 May 2005 via Heads Up International label.