Hugh Masekela - The Americanization Of Ooga-Booga (2026) [Hi-Res]

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Title: The Americanization Of Ooga-Booga
Year Of Release: 1965 / 2026
Label: Universal Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks) [96kHz/24bit]
Total Time: 49:51
Total Size: 1.12 GB / 331 MB
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Tracklist:

1. Introduction (00:42)
2. Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) (07:23)
3. Dzinorabiro (The Good Old Days) (06:38)
4. Unhlanhla (Lucky Boy) (05:40)
5. Cantelope Island (05:13)
6. U-Dwi (Song For My Mother) (05:24)
7. Masquenada (08:00)
8. Abangoma (Song Of Praise) (04:32)
9. Myxolydia (06:17)


The Americanization of Ooga Booga is a live album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. MGM released the record in June 1966. 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.