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Hugh Masekela Presents The Chisa Years

African , Funk/Soul

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1. Ojah With Hugh Masekela - Afro Beat Blues
2. Letta Mbulu - Mahalela
3. Barnta Feat Miatta Fahinbulleh - Amo Sakesa
4. The Zulus - Joala
5. Letta Mbulu - U Se Mcani
6. Barenta With Miatta Fahinbulleh - Tepo
7. The Zulus - Za Labalaba
8. Baranta With Miatta Fahinbulleh Witch Doctor
9. Letta Mbulu - Melodi
10. Baranta With Miatta Fahinbulleh - Ahvuomo
11. The Zulus - Aredze
12. Baranta Feat Miatta Fahinbulleh - A Cheeka Laka Laka
13. Johanesburg Street Band - Awe Mfana
14. Letta Mbulu - Macongo

Awesome compilation of funky proto afrobeat and highlife from Hugh Masekela with Letta Mbulu and others!

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