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What is the name of the first full-length ballet created by Alvin Ailey?

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Masekela Langage

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Masekela Langage is a 1969 ballet created by Alvin Ailey. It was his first full-length ballet and was inspired by the music of South African musician Hugh Masekela. The ballet tells the story of a young African man who is torn between his traditional culture and the modern world. Masekela Langage was a critical and commercial success and is considered one of Ailey's most important works.