Sixty

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:10:07
Personnel: Hugh Masakela (trumpet); Don Laka (various instruments, brass, strings, acoustic & electric pianos, bass); Arthur Tshabalala (acoustic & electric pianos, keyboards); John Selolwane, Kenny Matheba (guitar); Fana Zulu, Victor Ntoni (bass); Vusi Khumalo (drums); Dave Reynolds (steel drums); Godfrey Mgcino (percussion). Personnel: Hugh Masekela (vocals, trumpet); Thabo Mdluli, Nonhlanhla Radebe, Sibongile Makgathe, Margaret Motsage, Vicky Vilakazi, Stephen Molakeng, Inoocent Modiba (vocals); Kenny Mathaba, John Selolwane (guitar); Don Laka (strings, brass, piano, electric piano); Arthur Tshabalala (piano, electric piano, keyboards); Vusi Khumalo (drums); Dave Reynolds (steel drum); Godfrey Mgcina (percussion). Liner Note Author: Rhythm. Recording information: Down Town Studios. Arranger: Don Laka. Presumably to commemorate his 60th birthday, Hugh Masekela released an album of primarily African works. The album starts with a tribute to Fela, a kindred spirit in African horn playing and a friend of Masekela. After that, it moves on through a number of traditional songs and trips down memory lane. The liner notes give a good deal of background information on each of the songs (always a plus). From time to time, the music seems to slip into something of a contemporary Harry Belafonte-esque sound (which perhaps might not be completely surprising, given the repeated collaborations between Belafonte and Miriam Makeba, coupled with Masekela's marriage to Makeba). Despite (or due to) any such similarities that may arise, this is international pop at its best. Also, the backing vocals of the Family Factory group are exceptional, at the very least. For fans of "Grazin' in the Grass," this album might not be too well suited to you. For fans of basic African pop, jazz, highlife, and worldbeat, it's probably a good find. ~ Adam Greenberg
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)