The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela

The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela is the fifth studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela.[3][4][5] It was recorded in Los Angeles and released in 1966 via Chisa Records label.[6] On this album he performs mostly his own songs. Tracks "Child of the Earth", "Felicidade", and "Ha Lese Le Di Khanna" were later included in his 2004 album Still Grazing.

The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela
Studio album by
Hugh Masekela
Released1966
StudioGold Star Studios, Los Angeles
GenreJazz
Length37:57
LabelChisa Records CHS-4101
ProducerStewart Levine
Hugh Masekela chronology
Hugh Masekela's Next Album
(1966)		 The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela
(1966)		 Hugh Masekela's Latest
(1967)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]

Reception

Matthew Greenwald of Allmusic stated that "South African expatriate Hugh Masekela was the architect of an extremely interesting and viable musical form, an audacious blending of South African rhythms, swing jazz, and rock & roll. Emancipation is the first American effort in this area, and it's a fantastic, soul-deep affair. With a crack band including Charlie Smalls on piano and two drummers (the original Big Black on percussion), Masekela's vocals and intense trumpet have the perfect platform from which to fly. One track in particular, 'She Doesn't Write,' is almost a template for 'Grazing in the Grass,' which was a huge hit the following year. Masekela was also involved with the Jim Dickson/Byrds/Peter Fonda crowd at the time, and that influence can be felt here as well. A perfect introduction to Hugh Masekela."[7]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Chisa"Hugh Masekela2:13
2."Why Are You Blowing My Mind?"Hugh Masekela2:37
3."She Doesn't Write"Hugh Masekela3:42
4."Felicidade"Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes10:11
5."Do Me So La So So"Hugh Masekela2:33
6."Ha Lese Le Di Khanna"Caiphus Semenya6:44
7."What Is Wrong With Groovin'?"Hugh Masekela3:01
8."Child of the Earth"Hugh Masekela4:41
9."Sqo"Hugh Masekela2:15
Total length:37:57

Personnel

References
  1. Greenwald, Matthew. "Hugh Masekela – The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 1203. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  3. "New Tape CARtridge Releases". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 15 June 1968. p. 66. Retrieved 4 May 2019. The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela.
  4. "Hugh Masekela: The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  5. "DISCOGRAPHY: 1955-1969". dougpayne.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  6. "Hugh Masekela - Biography". Amoeba Music. amoeba.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  7. Greenwald, Matthew. "Hugh Masekela – The Emancipation of Hugh Masekela". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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