What makes Home Is Where the Music Is by Hugh Masekela notable?

'Home Is Where the Music Is' is notable for its role in introducing South African sounds to a global audience, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres. The album cemented Masekela's influence within the jazz community and contributed to the broader cultural movement advocating against apartheid through music. By 1972, Hugh Masekela was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having gained international recognition with his 1968 hit 'Grazin' in the Grass'. 'Home Is Where the Music Is' is a significant release that showcases Masekela's artistic evolution, blending traditional South African music with jazz influences during a time of political upheaval in South Africa.

Who is Home Is Where the Music Is for?

Home Is Where the Music Is works well if you're into steady rhythmic exploration throughout, vibrant cultural celebration experience and headphone detail hunting moments.

How many songs are on Home Is Where the Music Is?

Home Is Where the Music Is has 10 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Home Is Where the Music Is

Hugh Masekela · 1972

77 min · 10 tracks · jazz · cape jazz

A vibrant tapestry of African rhythms and jazz improvisation that celebrates heritage and cultural identity.

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Why this album works

'Home Is Where the Music Is' is notable for its role in introducing South African sounds to a global audience, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres. The album cemented Masekela's influence within the jazz community and contributed to the broader cultural movement advocating against apartheid through music.

Best for: steady rhythmic exploration throughout vibrant cultural celebration experience headphone detail hunting moments
Context: By 1972, Hugh Masekela was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having gained international recognition with his 1968 hit 'Grazin' in the Grass'. 'Home Is Where the Music Is' is a significant release that showcases Masekela's artistic evolution, blending traditional South African music with jazz influences during a time of political upheaval in South Africa.
Stylistic neighbors: Kate Bush· David Bowie· ABBA· Akiko Yano· The Cranberries· Julio Iglesias· Morning Musume· Modern Talking

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Part of a Whole Standout 9:41
2 Minawa 9:40
3 The Big Apple 7:56
4 Unhomé Standout 5:24
5 Maseru 7:11
6 Inner Crisis 6:16
7 Blues for Huey Standout 6:27
8 Nomali 7:19
9 Maesha 10:30
10 Ingoo Pow-Pow (Children’s Song) 6:40

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