030206742510

Roots: The Saga Of An American Family (Original Television Soundtrack)

Quincy Jones

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Format: LP

Cat No: 3020674251

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Release Date:  04 November 2016

Label:  Varese Sarabande

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  030206742510

Genres:  Soundtracks  TV Series  

  • Description

    30th anniversary pressing limited to 1000 copies. With the 2016 Roots mini-series such a success, there is new interest in Quincy Jones' original soundtrack to the ground-breaking 1977 mini-series. Highlights include the "Roots Mural Theme," composed by Gerald Fried, and the 28 minute, 'Roots Suite,' with Letta Mbulu as the featured vocalist. Plus the stunning "Main Title: Mama Aifambeni" as sampled by Moodymann and Andrés.

    Also included are snippets of dialogue from Roots actor Lou Gossett. Featured players include: Shelly Manne, Victor Feldman, Ernie Watts and Lee Ritenour.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Motherland
      • 2. Roots Mural Theme Performed by The Quincy Jones Orchestra
      • 3. Main Title: Mama Aifambeni (Premiere Episode)
      • 4. Behold, The Only Thing Greater Than Yourself (Birth)
      • 5. Oluwa (Many Rains Ago) (African Theme, African Version)
      • 6. Boyhood To Manhood (African Manhood Training)
      • 7. The Toubob Is Here! (The Capture)
      • 8. Middle Passage (Slaveship Crossing)
      • 9. You in Americuh' Now, African
      • 10. Roots Mural Theme Intro
      • 11. Ole Fiddler
      • 12. Jumpin' De Broom
      • 13. What Shall I Do?
      • 14. Roots Mural Theme Bridge
      • 15. Oh Lord, Come By Here
      • 16. Free At Last?
      • 17. (Many Rains Ago) Oluwa (African Theme/English Version)

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