Hugh Masekela has had an amazing career in music. Louis Armstrong donated a trumpet to a school Masekela attended in South Africa. Who could have known at that time that a gifted young trumpeter was destined to develop into one of the most popular and influential musicians to emerge from the restrictive, albeit culturally rich, apartheid state of South Africa? In 1960, after joining pianist Dollar Brand (later more widely known as Abdullah Iberahim) and others in founding the Jazz Epistles, Hugh Masekela went into exile. The [...]
Primeiro, uma pequena historieta. Andava eu, aqui há meses, pelas ruas frias de Riga, quando vejo cartazes para um espetáculo a acontecer em breve com o mítico trompetista sul-africano Hugh Masekela, sucesso nos meios do jazz norte-americano, músico de Bob Marley nos seus primeiros discos, figura incontornável do afrobeat ao lado de Fela Kuti, companheiro de estrada de Paul Simon durante a
A revista Forbes, que também tem um apreço especial (doentio, talvez) pela produção de listas, convidou os seus leitores a escolherem as 40 celebridades mais poderosas de África. A lista está compilada e pode ser consultada em detalhe neste sítio, com fotografias e biografias curtas de cada um dos eleitos. Em 40 posições, cinco pertencem a escritores (com destaque para o primeiro lugar do
INTRODUCING HEDZOLEH SOUNDZHUGH MASEKELA (África do Sul)Edição original: Blue ThumbProdutor(es): Hugh Masekela, Rik Pekkonendiscogs allmusic Depois de se fartar da aventura pelo jazz americano, o trompetista Hugh Masekela regressou à sua África natal, para um disco de jazz que não é só jazz, para um disco de afrobeat que não é só afrobeat. Chamaram-lhe afrojazz e tornou-se um clássico na
Jabulani is an invitation to the listener to join a joyous, boisterous celebration based on traditional South African wedding songs.
Every year WOMEX (World Music Expo) gives out three awards, one of which is the WOMEX Artist award for musical excellence, social importance, political impact, and lifetime achievement. This year's winner is the South African trumpet prodigy Hugh Masekela. Set to perform at the WOMEX Award ceremony tomorrow in Copenhagen, Masekela was given the award for his inspiring fight against the South African apartheid and political voice as well as his jazz trumpet legacy. Supporting and championing South African's cultural heritage, Masekela is recognised as a both a cultural icon and jazz legend. Masekela will be [...]
Hugh Masekela Along with his WOMEX Artist Award, South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela will be given funds to put into a project of his own choice. After battling his own 44-year addiction, Hugh Masekela founded MAAPSA – Musicians & Artists Assistance Programme of South Africa. It was launched in October 1998 to raise funds, fight substance abuse, and provide support to artists and performers in need of help and guidance to overcome addiction. MAAPSA is a non-profit organization that has assisted many leading South African entertainers, including [...]
Hugh Masekela Along with his WOMEX Artist Award, South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela will be given funds to put into a project of his own choice. After battling his own 44-year addiction, Hugh Masekela founded MAAPSA - Musicians & Artists Assistance Programme of South Africa. It was launched in October 1998 to raise funds, fight substance abuse, and provide support to artists and performers in need of help and guidance to overcome addiction. MAAPSA is a non-profit organization that has assisted many leading South African entertainers, including Kabelo [...]
Do not miss: Love Tempo at the Buffalo Club in Melbourne (time to check out what all the fuss is about with that place, huh). Returning the party vibe where the focus is on both the dancefloor and your mind, with no ego. It's about you and your feet; no superstar DJ's. Who can't like a party named after the '83 Quando Quango classic on Factory Records . (Cant get enough of 'Carly Simon - Why [Extended 12" Version]' below) Their say: Love [...]
Blaze is a music festival run presented by The Barbican , for two years the festival has been a celebration of the boldest music from all over the world spanning jazz, rock, pop and classical. This year, Blaze will be held in collaboration with the CREATE festival which is a cultural celebration of dance, music [...]
"Don't blow this for us, Gene!" It started for the youngsters in 2000, when "Saturday Night Live" first telecast the sketch pictured above. It was called "Behind the Music: Blue Öyster Cult," but later became (in) famous simply as the "Cowbell Sketch." Yeah, the Cult had a cowbell in its song "Don't Fear The Reaper," but you know that was about the only true-to-life thing in this short, delightful bit of fantasy. We saw Blue Öyster Cult play live last summer, and during the intro to "Reaper," singer Eric Bloom (who Will Ferrell's character [...]
Trumpet player Hugh Masekela made all sorts of important inroads with jazz in the 1960s and 70s, perhaps most importantly by fusing the rhythms and polyphonic voices of South African music with American jazz. He also helped blur the line between jazz and pop music with a few rock and roll crossovers, including a solo on the Byrds' hit "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" as well as appearances on Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints album and Graceland tour. Try out this number from Grrr , and if you dig, [...]
The party is almost over. On Sunday, two hands will receive the World Cup trophy and lift it high as confetti sprays out of machines, reminding me that some poor souls will have to clean up the mess. For South African residents in the seven host cities, it has been a ride. The vibe has been amazing, and the tournament has been very well organised. The special courts that were set up to deal with crime have been in a somnolent state due to inaction. I am sure those bottomless pits of vomit in the European and British [...]
Le label anglais Soundway continue de dépoussiérer ses perles rares. Oubliés pendant près de 40 ans, voilà qu'ils font revivre l'un des premiers groupes afro ghanéen des années 70, le Hedzoleh Soundz . Leur notoriété s'est concrétisée en 1973 lorsqu'ils rencontrent Hugh Masekela qui, après avoir enregistré avec des musiciens de l'Afrique de l'Est et des jazzmen américains, recherche à l'époque un son nouveau, unique. Le Hedzoleh Soundz fera son affaire. Leur musique encore plus ancienne est née dans les années 20. La rencontre entre guitares portugaises, fanfares occidentales, [...]
Quem: HUGH MASEKELAQuê: JazzOnde: WitbankQuando: 50s-...Como: A trompete mais famosa da África do Sul. O mundo começou a descobrir Hugh Masekela no musical "King Kong" (onde também estava Miriam Makeba, com quem viria a casar), de 1959. Desempenhou sempre um papel importante na luta contra o Apartheid (onde este "Bring Him Back Home", de 1987, será provavelmente o maior êxito). Participou no
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In a little more than a month (see countdown widget below), the World Cup (a.k.a the greatest sporting event in the world) will commence. Having personally attended a match (Ireland vs. Italy at Giants Stadium on June 18, 1994), I can attest that there is nothing that comes close to experiencing the World Cup live. The tournament, which every four years brings together national football, er, soccer teams from countries around the globe, will be held in South Africa this year. To kick things off (pun intended), a suitably Afro-centric concert is being held [...]
You might be wondering why we're black and white. I don't really know either. Things change, and sometimes they change back, nothing is guaranteed. As my psych teacher once taught me, There are absolutely no absolutes , and... There is always an exception to the rule . He also taught me that if you want to change something, you have to change it from the inside. Here is an absolute, and a guarantee. This song is Rad. Like more than the raddest of awesome rads. Level 1000++ infinity+1 . Not only that, but it's a [...]
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Metro Area is the project of producers Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. Those unfamiliar with them may have actually caught a glimpse of Atmosphrique through that Ford Fusion commercial (where its driving on the side of the high rise). Weird little media tidbit I know. Regardless of that, their music is pretty spectacular. It combines the moods of R&B, disco and boogie while adding in a crisp house feel. Their 2001 album is absolutely delicious. It initially caught my attention and while none of the albums really had the same impact on me, each holds [...]
is it weird that it is only tuesday and i am already planning my weekend? probably not that weird huh.. especially when it promises to be so so good. ive already touched upon the wondrous modular christmas party which is happening on saturday (tix still available here ), but i havent yet sprouted any excitement about the effervescent darshan jesrani , who will donning the dance commander hard-hat at goodgod on friday . for those of you who may be a little behind the whole disco thing, darshan jesrani [...]
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