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Album · 1965

The Americanization of Ooga Booga

by Hugh Masekela

Released
1965
Label
MGM Records
Catalogue no.
E/SE-4372
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
44:31
Country
US

“The Americanization of Ooga Booga” is an album by Hugh Masekela, released in 1965 on MGM Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 44:31. The line-up features Harold Dotson (bass), Henry Jenkins (drums (drum set)), Hugh Masekela (vocals, brass) and Larry Willis (piano).

Who played on The Americanization of Ooga Booga

  • Harold Dotson bass all tracks
  • Henry Jenkins drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Hugh Masekela vocals, brass all tracks
  • Larry Willis piano all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) 7:12
  2. A2 Dzinorabiro (The Good Old Days) 5:57
  3. A3 Unhlanhla (Lucky Boy) 5:01
  4. A4 Cantelope Island 5:04
  5. B1 U-Dwi (Song for My Mother) 5:10
  6. B2 Masquenada 6:18
  7. B3 Abangoma (Song of Praise) 3:35
  8. B4 Myxolydia 6:14

Production

  • Reice Hamel recording
  • Tom Wilson liner notes, producer

More albums by Hugh Masekela

Trumpet Africaine 1962 Grrr 1966 · Mercury Records Hugh Masekela's Next Album 1966 · MGM Records The Emancipation of Hugh Masekala 1966 · UNI Records Hugh Masekela’s Latest 1967 · UNI Records The Promise of a Future 1968 · UNI Records Masekela 1969 · UNI Records Reconstruction 1970 · Chisa Home Is Where the Music Is / The African Connection 1972 · Blue Thumb Records Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz 1973 · Blue Thumb Records I Am Not Afraid 1974 · Blue Thumb Records The Boy's Doin' It 1975 · Casablanca Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Americanization of Ooga Booga?

The line-up of The Americanization of Ooga Booga includes Harold Dotson (bass), Henry Jenkins (drums (drum set)), Hugh Masekela (vocals, brass) and Larry Willis (piano).

Which label released The Americanization of Ooga Booga?

The Americanization of Ooga Booga was released in 1965 on MGM Records (E/SE-4372).

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