Hugh Masekela - Revival

Revival, finds the South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela in the company of some of South Africa's most talented young producers and musicians. He draws much of his inspiration for this album from the youthful sounds of Kwaito music, a South African pop music style that includes elements of Hip-Hop, R & B, Ragga and American and British house music. The energy and spirit of Kwaito is blended with Afrobeat, jazz and rhythm and blues.Hugh's career spans over 50 years and many multi-million selling albums with releases on MGM, Mercury, Verve, Warners which have led to worldwide acclaim. Now in his 70s he's still touring the world. In 2010 he opened the Kick off Concert and the opening ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa. And in 2012 he performed at a concert for Her Majesty The Queen in Westminster Abbey, toured around the globe with his band, opened the WOMAD festival in the UK in its 30th edition and joined Paul Simon on the Graceland Revival tour.Personnel:Hugh Masekela - Trumpet, Keyboards, Flugelhorn, Vocals, Jimmy Dludlu, Themba Mokeona, John Selowane, Lawrence Matshiza - Guitar, Ngoako Manela - Vibes, Zwai Bala - Keyboards, Moses Khumalo - Sax, Khaya Mahlangu - Sax, Flute, Lucas Senyatso - Bass, , Sello Montwedi - Drums