VA — Hugh Masekela: The Chisa Years 1965-1975 (Rare And Unreleased) (2006)

FLAC (tracks. cue, log) | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk | 1h | 422 MB

BBE Records is proud to release the new album from World music and South African trumpet great, Hugh Masekela, Presents: The CHISA Years 1965 1975 (Rare & Unreleased). The tracks on the album come from the vaults of CHISA Records, the label formed and run by Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine.

Hugh Masekela has enjoyed major success as one of the earliest leaders in fusing Pop, Funk, R&B, Disco, Afropop, and Jazz. Masekelas vibrant trumpet and flugelhorn solos have been featured on hundreds of recordings. Hes had American and international hits and worked with bands all around the world, including Paul Simons Graceland. In addition to being an accomplished mucician, Masekela has produced for World music great Miriam Makeba and others.

Stewart Levine has produced music over the years for Hugh Masekela, Simply Red (\»Holding Back The Years\»), The Crusaders, Dixie Dregs, Minnie Ripperton, Sly & The Family Stone, and B.B. King. Recently, Levine has produced Jamie Cullums Twentysomething and Catching Tales albums.

01. Ojah With Hugh Masekela — Afro Beat Blues (6:47)

02. Letta Mbulu — Mahlalela (4:29)

03. Baranta Feat. Miatta Fahinbulleh — Amo Sakesa (4:11)

04. The Zulus — Joala (2:03)

05. Letta Mbulu — U Se Mcani (3:34)

06. Baranta With Miatta Fahinbulleh — Tepo (4:59)

07. The Zulus — Za Labalaba (3:07)

08. Baranta With Miatta Fahinbulleh — Wich Doctor (6:29)

09. Letta Mbulu — Melodi (Sounds Of Home) (4:26)

10. Baranta With Miatta Fahinbulleh — Ahvuomo (6:27)

11. The Zulus — Aredze (3:05)

12. Baranta Feat. Miatta Fahinbulleh — A Cheeka Laka Laka (4:35)

13. Johanesburg Street Band — Awe Mfana (3:14)

14. Letta Mbulu — Macongo (3:17)