I was introduced to African music through people I worked with at MOMA in Oxford, folks from all over but especially those with roots in Zimbabwe, they turned me onto new sounds which is and was always a joy. From Ezipholele Zamagagu to the mostly South African music with Miriam Makeba and Fela Kuti and then arguing the toss about Paul Simon using musicians from the area on his hit album 'Graceland'. Above all this towered Hugh Masekela and boy did we dance!
He will be sorely missed . . . .
South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela (born Hugh Ramopolo Masekela in Witbank, South Africa) - April 4, 1939 - January 23, 2018, RIP
UPDATE: Oh . . . you wanted some actual music . . . . . . ?
be prepared to dance .. . . . . . . . in yo' pants I loved Masekela's trumpet style . . . . you can spot it a mile off!
DANCE!
More serious? The Coal Train . . . . .
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