Released to coincide with hugh masekela s autobiography of the same name, still grazing picks up the masekela story from verves summary of the best of the mgm albums, the lasting impression of oogabooga, and runs through the uni and blue thumb material. Its catchy, percussive rhythms and jazzy horn lines made it an international hit, and turned masakela into an overnight star. Jun 30, 2006 trumpeter hugh masekela was the most prominent of a number of south african expatriates that came to the us in the early 1960s, including his thenwife miriam makeba, letta mbulu and her husband caiphus semanya, dollar brand, and jonas gwangwa. The original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela. The best of hugh masekela grazing in the grass, vasco da gama the sailor man and more. Several hugh masekela songs were composed and recorded in new york including his grammywinning hit grazing in the grass. The 1966 tracks are from the emancipation of hugh masekela, where the trumpeter mixes his florid horn calls.
Hugh masekela mp3 songs free download page 1 waptrick. Listen free to hugh masekela greatest hits grazing in the grass, vasco da gama the sailor man and more. Choose from hugh masekela sheet music for such popular songs as grazing in the grass bb instrument, grazing in the grass piano accompaniment, and grazing in the grass c instrument. The best of hugh masekela, an album by hugh masekela on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Grazing in the grass udwi the joke of life the boys doin it his song, soweto blues, sung by his former wife, miriam makeba, mourns the carnage of the soweto riots in 1976. The jazz maestro has a myriad of songs under his belt. Watch the video for grazing in the grass from the friends of distinctions the best of the friends of distinction for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Check it out on slacker radio, on free internet stations like world, traditional african, smooth jazz too.
Song information for khauleza hugh masekela on allmusic allmusic. This is a retrospective collection that includes 14 tracks by masekela. Download hugh masekela afro beat blues, berita feat oliver mtukudzi feat hugh masekela mwana wa mai, hugh masekela thanayi, hugh masekela stimela, hugh masekela chileshe, thandiswa mazwai feat hugh masekela ingoma, hugh masekela grazing in the grass, hugh masekela mamoriri, zakes bantwini feat hugh masekela dancing trumphet, hugh masekela. Maesha producer stewart levine writtenby, producer caiphus semenya. List of hugh masekela albums and best songs video briefly sa. Trevor huddleston, who taught at his school in the town of rosettenville, outside johannesburg.
Beautiful is a universal language i will always admire your music bra hugh. The record was released on january 31, 2012 via listen 2 label in the usa and via gallo record company label in south africa. The best of hugh masekela by hugh masekela on amazon music. The original single was recorded and released in 1968. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass instrumental youtube. Grazing in the grass friends of distinction stereo size. Masekela included the song in his albums grazing in the grass. Google doodle celebrates hugh masekela, jazz legend. Aug 10, 2004 south african trumpeter hugh masekela will probably be forever remembered for his one major pop hit, the cheery instrumental grazing in the grass. Hugh masekela live at the market theatre lyrics and. Grazing in the grass by hugh masekela on amazon music. The musicians for grazing in the grass were hugh masekela trumpet, bruce langhorne guitar, al abreu alto sax, william henderson piano, henry franklin bass, and chuck carter drums. These hits can be found through hugh masekela albums mp3 download. Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds, and paul simon.
Masekela topped the billboard hot 100 charts in 1966 with the instrumental hit grazing in the grass, while in the mid 70s he collaborated. Hugh masekela the friends of distinction grazing in the grass. Child of the earth producer stewart levine writtenby hugh masekela. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1977, vinyl discogs. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass misc unsigned bands. Fallen south african jazz maestro hugh masekela was a titan. Legendary jazz trumpeter hugh masekela is dead at age 78, his family announced tuesday.
Well, that is one side of the man who honed his skills and sound in the sophiatown of the 1960s. Sina weibo sitejot skype slashdot sms stocktwits svejo symbaloo. Died johannesburg, january 23, 2018 was a south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Album greatest trumpet jazz hits, hugh masekela qobuz. Phatshaphatsha producer ed townsend writtenby lemmy mabaso 2. Young masekela started the huddleston jazz band, and its namesake provided as many secondhand instruments as he could find. Grazing in the grass the best of hugh masekela discogs. Yet masekela s biggest hit, grazing in the grass, sounds a bit tired in this live rendition. Download hugh masekela songs, singles and albums on mp3. The song started climbing the charts shortly after his death. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela on allmusic 2001 this release is superb, but also a little. Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing wellknown antiapartheid songs such as soweto blues and bring him back home. The promise of a future masekela was born in kwaguqa township, witbank, south africa. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists.
He has played primarily in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds and paul simon. One of the biggest instrumental and vocal hits of the 1960s, grazing in the grass first appeared as an instrumental by the south african born and world traveled writer hugh masakela in late 1967. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Greatest trumpet jazz hits hugh masekela to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Three labels helped chronicle the continental confluence that was hugh masekela in the 1960s and 70s. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. In 1968, hugh masekela was not quite 30 years old and though he was in exile from his homeland of south africa, he seemed ready to become at home on the american jazz and pop markets. The south african musician collaborated with marvin gaye, paul simon and stevie wonder, but never forgot his roots. In 1961, as part of the antiapartheid campaign, he was exiled to the united states where he was befriended by harry belafonte. Listen online to hugh masekela grazing in the grass and see which albums it appears on. In 1968, a littleknown south africanborn trumpeter and flugelhornist named hugh masakela released an instrumental single called grazing in the grass.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Hugh masekela has an extensive jazz background and credentials, but has enjoyed major success as one of the earliest leaders in the world fusion mode. This version is from the best of hugh masekela, and is slightly different from the original. South african jazz artist and freedom fighter hugh masekela who had a no. The 1960s and 70s were a period of constant change for masekela. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela song info allmusic. Jun 07, 2014 grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. Grazing in the grass is an instrumental composed by philemon hou and first recorded by the south african trumpeter hugh masekela. Hugh masekela in conversation with stewart levine design indaba. Hugh masekela joins paul simon in london to kick off the graceland tour. Jan 23, 2018 rest in peace hugh masekela hugh ramopolo masekela born 4 april 1939 died 23 january 2018 was a south african trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer. Here is a song from late hugh masekela called send me.
The song plugger hugh masekela grazing in the grass. Hugh masekela, associated performer, main artist, producer, trumpet john selolwane, guitar philemon hou, composer, lyricist mthunzi namba, producer dumisani hlela, drums o. Twenty five years after hugh masekela first collaborated with paul simon and now legendary sa musicians like miriam makeba and ladysmith black mambazo on the graceland album and subsequent tour the two icons reunited on a hyde park stage on 15 july 2012. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Though south african trumpeter and bandleader hugh masekela possessed an extensive jazz background and credentials, he enjoyed major popular success as one of the earliest innovators in the world fusion genre. South african music legend, hugh masekela, passed on tuesday, in johannesburg, adter a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Sure is mellow grazin in the grass grazin in the grass, yes, baby, can you dig it. Grazing in the grass by hugh masekela pass the paisley. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. According to hugh masekela biography, he was once married to miriam makeba. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Combining afro rhythms, big band jazz trumpet flourishes, and a soulinspired groove that sucks the listener in, the song was fresh and innovative. Grazing in the grass producer stewart levine writtenby harry elston, philemon hou. The news of the demise of the renowned trumpeter and jazz musician, who had a number one hit with his version of grazing in the.
Those of us fortunate enough to have seen him and his ex wife miriam makeba count ourselves fortunate. Exiled from south africa, he moved to the us, where he notched up a massive hit, the delightful instrumental grazing in the grass. Song information for grazing in the grass hugh masekela on allmusic. Stream free music from albums by hugh masekela iheartradio. The song has been on heavy rotation after his passing so we decided to post it for your listening pleasure. Hugh masekela is the father of sal masekela, host of american channel e. Listen to the biggest hits from hugh masekela, including grazing in the grass, tamati so so, shango, and more. Including grazing in the grass on the front upper left corner.
He recorded a couple of little heard but excellent jazz lps for mgm, before relocating to. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass download song amp3r. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Create a custom radio station based on your favorite album by hugh masekela on iheartradio. Hugh masekela, a black south african, was given a trumpet at age 14 by rev.
Masekela won a grammy award for it in 1968 for best contemporary pop performance instrumental. Google doodle celebrates hugh masekela, jazz legend and antiapartheid activist. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass download song at amp3r. Released in the united states as a single in 1968, it reached number one on the billboard hot 100 chart, ranking it as the 18th biggest hit of the year. Masekela, also known as the father of south african jazz, died peacefully in. Here is a new song that was released in 2007 by legendary late jazz musician hugh masekela and it is called thanayi. Jabulani is a studio album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. Grazing in the grass friends of distinction mp3 download.
The best of hugh masekela is a 2001 compilation album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. Check out grazing in the grass by hugh masekela on amazon music. That summer, he had scored a number one single, grazing in the grass. The south african trumpeter had a big instrumental hit with grazing in the grass in 1968 and the friends of distinction followedup the next year with a vocal version of philemon hous song and it was also a hit.
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