Hugh Masekela past and present

Hugh Masekela: The Chisa YearsSouth African trumpeter, Hugh Masekela is in concert in the USA this month. He will be promoting his latest cd “Revival”. Known throughout the world as one of Africa’s great musicians. Hugh Masekela was one of the first African artists to break into U.S. pop radio. If you’re into a more funky African sound check out “Hugh Masekela: The Chisa Years 1965-1976 (rare and unreleased)” which features rare, unheard tracks from the jazzman’s early years in exile in New York.

Show Dates
04/14/2006
Somerville Theatre
Somerville
Massachusetts
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square. Show: 8 PM, TIX: $28-35

04/21/2006
African Heritage Celebration
Miami
Florida

04/22/2006
Cape May Jazz Festival
Cape May
New Jersey
Show: 8 PM.
For more information on the Cape May Jazz Festival, visit: ww.capemayjazz.com

Reconnecting the dots

Connecting the Dots - Rich MedinaOne of my favorite DJs Rich Mediana, the maestro behind the Jump N Funk Fela party, recently released a his CD titled Connecting the Dots. One of the songs, “Can’t hold back”, has now been remixed by another one of my favorite DJs King Britt. Check it out.