Johannesburg

album by Masekela

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The album Johannesburg (1995) by Hugh Masekela marked a shift in his musical style. Unlike his previous work, this album featured American-sounding rap, hip-hop, and contemporary urban pop. Masekela's own contributions were primarily limited to jazzy trumpet introductions and backgrounds on the album. Hugh Masekela was a South African trumpeter and outspoken opponent of apartheid.1

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Hugh Masekela
He followed that with Johannesburg (1995), a departure from his previous work because it featured American-sounding rap, hip-hop, and contemporary urban pop selections. Masekela’s own contribution was limited to jazzy trumpet introductions and backgrounds, when he played at all. His later albums included The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga…
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He followed that with Johannesburg (1995), a departure from his previous work because it featured American-sounding rap, hip-hop, and contemporary urban pop selections. Masekela’s own contribution was limited to jazzy trumpet introductions and backgrounds, when he played at all. His later albums included The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga…
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