Freedom Blues: South African Jazz Under Apartheid (1999)

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Freedom Blues. South African Jazz Under Apartheid
Nascente NSCD 048, 1999





01. Winston 'Mankunku' Ngozi - Yakhal' Inkomo
02. Dollar Brand - Bombella
03. Zacks Nkosi - Soso
04. The Blue Notes - B My Dear [Live]
05. Kippi Moeketsi & John Mehegan & Claude Shange & Gene Latimore - Lover, Come Back to Me
06. Imeko Feat. Bra Benny - Marabi
07. Chris McGregor & The Castle Lager Big Band - Switch
08. Chris Schilder Quintet Feat. Winston 'Mankunku' Ngozi - Spring
09. Isipingo - Eli's Song
10. Jimmy Dludlu - Linda
11. Kippi Moeketsi & John Mehegan & Hugh Masekela & Jonas Gwangwa & Claude Shange & Gene Latimore - Old Devil Moon
12. The Jazz Epistles - Scullery Department
13. African Jazz Pioneers - Yeka Yeka

Freedom Blues: South African Jazz Under Apartheid collects 13 works from South African jazz groups like the Blue Notes and Isipingo. The album highlights the bands' artistic and political expression: through jazz's idiosyncratic, individualistic style, artists such as the African Jazz Pioneers voiced their resistance to apartheid. Musically as well as politically, Freedom Blues resonates with South African spirit, blending African and international elements into mid-century jazz styles. From the swing of Chris McGregor & the Castle Lager Big Band's "Switch" to the explorations of Dollar Brand's "Bombella," Freedom Blues blends heritage and innovation in a fascinating mix. - Heather Phares

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