Artist: Hugh Masekela
Album: Jabulani
Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz
Label: Razor & Tie
Released: 2012
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Sossie (Trad.) - 6:42
- Fiela (Trad.) - 5:27
- Bambezela (Trad.) - 4:22
- Rosie My Girl (Masekela) - 4:50
- Iph' Indlela (Kubheka) - 5:34
- Tsoang Tsoang (Mojapelo) - 5:10
- Scatter My Dada (Masekela) - 6:28
- Makoti (Bride) (Gcabashe-Mdingi) - 4:35
- Mfana (Trad.) - 5:17
- Uyeyeni (Trad.) - 5:20
- No Harvest (Asilimanga) (Trad.) - 5:46
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- 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.
Review by Matt Collar