Soul! EP 48 (406)
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Soul! Episode #48 (406). Featuring Wanda Robinson, Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds). Hosted by Ellis Haizlip, with announcer Joe Dennis.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Funky "Soul!" opening credit sequence w/ audio of King Curtis & Kingpins performing "Soul!" theme.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Poetess Wanda Robinson recites "Instant Replay," an original poem about meeting a strong, young, black revolutionary & falling in love with all that he represents, only to watch him mack on another woman; playing softly in background is an instrumental soul tune, heavy on strings; fidgety black man wearing ascot, derby hat, sporting scraggly beard, stands in FG. "So much for love at first sight." Soul jazz poetry.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Poetess Wanda Robinson recites "Black-Oriented Love Poem," an original poem about a man beating, raping his woman; "Unhappy with himself, he beats her"; flute plays softly in BG. Soul jazz poetry.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform unidentified Afropop jazz song.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "Mamani." Afropop jazz ballad fusion song. Three part harmony verses.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "Dyambo." Funky, soulful Afropop jazz song with three part harmony singing, hot horn lines. Hugh Masekela solos on trumpet. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Ellis Haizlip introduces Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa. Hugh Masekela introduces Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds. Ellis Haizlip interviews Hugh Masekela. Mr. Masekela discusses the history of the band, then talks about the styles of music & culture in South Africa & the United States.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Ellis Haizlip continues to interview Hugh Masekela. Mr. Masekela says he's unsure if he & the Union of Soiuth Africa will return to South Africa b/c they are more or less enemies of the S.A. government due largely to their vocal displeasure w/ the policies of the S.A. government; also says that American performers & celebrities touring S.A. are being duped. Mr. Masekela says soul music is very popular in South Africa. Mr. Masekela says that the Union of South Africa will retain its current lineup upon moving to Africa, but will augment by adding more members. Ellis Haizlip thanks Hugh Masekela.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Sideview TLS studio audience comprises mostly of blacks applauding. Diss to cover of 1970 self-titled album by Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa. Cut to Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) performing a super-fast version of the soul jazz instrumental hit "Grazing in the Grass." Funky jazz instrumental. Cutaways of audience members including several children tapping knees in rhythm. Caiphus Semenya solos on tenor saxophone. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa continue to perform a super-fast version of the hit soul jazz instrumental "Grazing in the Grass." funky jazz instrumental. Lanny Hartley solos on electric organ. All drop out, allowing Hugh Masekela to deliver blistering solo on trumpet.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "New Orleans." Contemporary jazz. Hugh Masekela dedicates the song to Louis Armstrong. Nice three-part harmony.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform unidentified contemporary jazz song. Caiphus Semenya solos on tenor saxophone. Hugh Masekela solos on trumpet.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) continue to perform unidentified contemporary jazz song. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone. Lanny Hartley solos on electric organ.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Cover of "Black Ivory" LP by Wanda Robinson. Diss to Wanda Robinson reciting love poetry over smooth soul music; title of poem is "Final Hour." Soul jazz poetry.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Wanda Robinson recites love poetry over soul ballad instrumental. Title of poem is "The Trouble With Dreams." Soul jazz poetry. At outset, audio of Ellis Haizlip thanking guests, closing show.