Hugh Masekela - Grazing in the Grass

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The original single was recorded and released in 1968. It appears on the album The Promise of a Future.

This version is from the Best of Hugh Masekela, and is slightly different from the original recording. That original will be uploaded at a later date.

Masekela was one of the first artists to bring South African jazz to the United States, releasing Trumpet African in 1962. His breakthrough album is titled "The Americanization of Ooga Booga," where among original tunes he covered Herbie Hancock's Cantaloupe Island.

Masekela is an underrated artist who had a significant influence on the direction of jazz in the 1960's. He continues to compile his vast experience and influences into marvelous music and remains active in today's music scene.

Rest in Peace, Brother
(April 4, 1938 - January 23, 2018)
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I was his neighbor for a few years. He would play this in 1968 in his backyard and it would resonate everywhere. It was amazing

fionagonsier
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The first South African song to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1968

glenmalesa
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I was 13 yrs.old when I herd this the first time today I still listen to it I'm now67 I love this jam

nancyfranco
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This was music 🎶 yall!! They don't play music like this anymore. Love my old school stuff. 😃🙂🙃😉😊🙄🤭😷

brendaljackson
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This song is bringing back beautiful childhood memories!

doreenbeckett
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A great day to hang with your family on a beautiful summer Day with the best trumpet

clementevaldez
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Imagine it’s 1968 and your next door neighbor is Hugh Masekela and he wakes everyone up at sunrise playing this solo at his pool in California. And you are the next door neighbor 10 years old absorbing this.

fionagonsier
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I could listen to this song a hundred times. I love it!!!

VeryLovingRN
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I literally break into tears when I hear this. It reminds me of my deceased mother who originally introduced me to this song. I think it was 1968 and I was eight years old.

michaelchukueke
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Crazy that his son became one of the most influential voices in skateboarding. S/O to Selema Masekela and The Nine Club for pointing me in the right direction

RobBassCameGetDown
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I get chills - the "goosies" every time I hear this! My elder son plays trumpet! He got turned on to it from writing a book report during Black History Month in elementary school on Wynton Marsalis. Gotta turn him on to this!!!

debrabalinski-long
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Thanks to everyone for sharing. HM brought South African jazz to the world and in doing so made it a happier place. It is a lesser world without him, but his music is a treasure to us all. Rest in Peace, brother.

thejazzmanbluechannel
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This song is on the soundtrack my life. It came out when I was a carefree teenager and school was ending for the summer. The song feels to me like it's the warm breeze whispering, "You are

EllenMartinNYC
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During the Riots of 1968, I heard it while watching the looting and Army trucks enforcing the Curfews in Baltimore, I was 10 yrs .old.

MrWENDELLGALE
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I just love this just heard it in a commercial. RIP

ADJ
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R.I.P You will be missed. Still love this song to this day. A true talent.

stevenallen
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He performed at the Cape May Jazz Festival 20 years ago. He had the whole huge audience on their feet jumping up and down.
He had a holy presence. Such a joyful spirit.

dnhdded
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I was 8 years old when I first heard this song and it is definitely one of my most favorite songs of all time! RIP MR. Masekela !🙏💕

stephaniewhite
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What a classic. Remember this from my childhood. Hard not to tap your toes to it.

TomS-mxks
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A Real, Goose Bump song. Girl friend and I heard it together 1st time 69, been married 4 57yrs

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