Hugh Masekela - Jabulani (2012)

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Title: Jabulani
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Razor & Tie[7930183324-2]
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Fusion, African Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log)
Total Time: 59:31
Total Size: 400 MB(+3%)
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Tracklist

01. Sossie (Trad.) - 6:42
02. Fiela (Trad.) - 5:27
03. Bambezela (Trad.) - 4:22
04. Rosie My Girl (Masekela) - 4:50
05. Iph' Indlela (Kubheka) - 5:34
06. Tsoang Tsoang (Mojapelo) - 5:10
07. Scatter My Dada (Masekela) - 6:28
08. Makoti (Bride) (Gcabashe-Mdingi) - 4:35
09. Mfana (Trad.) - 5:17
10. Uyeyeni (Trad.) - 5:20
11. No Harvest (Asilimanga) (Trad.) - 5:46

personnel :

Hugh Masekela - vocals, flugelhorn
Fana Zulu - electric bass
Godfrey Mgcina - drums, percussion
Happy J. Motha, Gugu Shezi, Linda Thobela, Bubele Mgele, Bonginkosi Zulu, Lihle Mbanjwa, Kuki Mncube, Dudu Nhlapho, Nondumiso Zondeki - vocals
Xoli Nkosi, Randal Skippers - keyboards
Lee-Roy Sauls - drums
Cameron Ward, Fana Zulu, Ntokozo Zungu - guitar

Inspired by South African wedding traditions remembered from his youth, trumpeter Hugh Masekela's 2012 album Jabulani is a celebratory mix of jazz, pop, and African sounds. Backed by a bevy of talented musicians even including a small choir, Masekela is in top form throughout this celebratory album. From the opening anthemic "Sossie" to the earthy "Bambezela" and the bright and happy "Makoti (Bride)," Masekela brings his rousing trumpet and flügelhorn style to these joyous tracks that more often than not also feature his passionate and rousing vocals.~ Matt Collar