Massada Baru NM Vinyl RARE LP Dutch-Moluccan Band Import Nude Pregnant Cover

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Massada : Baru

Massada is a Dutch-Moluccan band named after the Jewish town long besieged by the Romans. The members combine their Moluccan heritage with Latin-percussion rhythms. The line-up has changed through the years with singer & percussionist Johny Manuhutu being the sole constant member. Johnny Manuhutu (born 1949, Cirebon, Java) grew up with his brothers Eppy and Jopie in a converted deportation camp in Huizen. He was exposed to a musical diet of Nat King Cole, Perry Como, soul and Santana. In 1963 he formed a band named The Eagles with other boys from the camp including bass-player Usje Sabandar. They mainly performed at Moluccan weddings and discos. With the arrival of New Guinea-born guitarist Chris Latul, Johnny switched to vocals and percussion. In 1973, when their US-namesakes started having hits in Europe, the Eagles re-christened themselves to Massada. By this time Eppy Manuhutu (drums) and Zeth Mustamu (percussion) joined the band; Nino Latuny (guitar) and Frans Eschauzier (keys) were later additions. The hard-gigging Massada invested their earnings in a PA-system, recruited Jopie as one of the roadcrew-members and took a manager. In 1975 music monthly Oor staged an unsigned bands' evening at the Amsterdam Paradiso. Massada, temporarily augmented by in-demand percussionist Nippy Noya, grabbed the most attention and were offered a record contract. Massada found a record company that respected their artistic freedom, and in 1978 they released their debut album. Astaganaga contained songs in English, Spanish and Indonesian and drew comparisons to Santana. Astaganaga spawned the top 40 hits Latin Dance and Dansa (Don't Quit Dancing) and was certified gold. In 1979 Massada released their second album. Pukul Tifa had a stronger Moluccan flavour. On the sleeve-cover the band posed as Native Americans, a recurring subject in their heyday photo-sessions. Highlight of the year was a performance at the Pinkpop Festival with a horn section and backing singers added to the mix. Backstage the boys found himself playing football with Mick Jagger who was flown in to make a guest-appearance during Peter Tosh' set. Latul, Sabandar and Eschauzier were evicted from the band. Replacements were found in Rudy de Queljoe (guitar; formerly of Brainbox), Turu Leerdam (bass: formerly of stable-mates Vitesse), Walter Sell (keys) and hornmen Peter Kuyt (trumpet) and Jan Stam (sax). In 1980 Massada issued their third album Pusaka which included Sajang E, a collaboration with a women and children's choir recorded for a Veronica-broadcast documentary. Latuny left in 1981, after the release of Massada Live; Rudy de Queljoe was now the sole guitarist. Because of the line-up changes, Massada headed for a new direction. This resulted in Baru (Baru means New Life; hence the sleeve portraying a pregnant woman's body) the first album without Indonesian songs. The Baru Tour continued with Martino Latupeirissa (percussion) and Lino Emerencia (keys). Massada recorded Surat Kaleng as the theme song for television series Briefgeheim starring a 16-year-old Leontine Borsato. Having finally foud a new record-label, Massada released a cover-version of Loggins & Messina's hit Vahevala by late 1985. In 1995 Johnny decided to form a proper Massada again and asked Jopie to play percussion. They were joined by Jan Jeremias (guitar/vocals), Justian (keys/vocals) Richard Tamaela (bass), Njong Louhenapessy (drums/vocals) and Dwight Muskita (percussion). The new semi-professional Massada played their first gig in 1997 at The Hague's Pasar Malam Besar. The band played their own songs as well as backing former Frizzle Sizzle-vocalist Laura Vlasblom. In 2000 the Manuhutu brothers and Jeremias recruited James Sabandar (bass), Chanelsy Moniharipon (percussion) and Steven van Gestel (drums). Lino Emerencia temporarily returned. In 2009 Massada joined forces with contemporaries New Adentures, Powerplay, Urban Heroes and Livin' Blues XPerience for the 'Dutch Rock Nights Tour' in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Mustamu formed the short-lived Sambita with Kuy and Stam; he went on to pursue other projects (including Moluccan Moods) and a day-job as a preacher for the Moluccan Evangelical Church. Mustamu is still involved in music; in 2008 he launched Blue Pearl while a 2010 jam-session reunited him with Johnny and Noya. The four ex-members are now the core of Massiada, a tribute-band playing songs by Massada and Santana as well as original material. (web bio)

Tracklist:
Slow Down
Nueva
It's So Wonderful
Tomorrow Has It's Own Sorrow
Dance Of Delight
In Your Eyes
Trust In Me
Together We Can Make It

Album Description: Quite unique photo of a nude pregnant woman on this rare album cover. Original inner sleeve enclosed. The vinyl record is in glossy clean near mint condition. The pictures in this listing are of the actual record album you will receive. Check out our other listings for more records by this artist along with a wide variety of records, CD's, cassettes & more, everything priced to sell. All reasonable 'Best Offers' accepted. Combined shipping available worldwide. Only $.50 shipping for each additional record album mailed within the USA; only $3.00 shipping for each additional record album mailed outside the USA. Gatefold double albums count as two. We ship worldwide in secure, padded packaging. Please let us know if you have any questions; click the "Ask A Question" link below for a prompt reply.

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