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Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as " Soweto Blues " and " Bring Him Back Home ".
May 2, 2024 · Hugh Masekela (born April 4, 1939, Witbank, South Africa—died January 23, 2018, Johannesburg) was a South African trumpeter who was one of his country’s most popular instrumentalists. An outspoken opponent of apartheid , he lived in the United States , Europe, and Africa while bringing his own country’s unique rhythms and harmonies to ...
- John Litweiler
The late Hugh Masekela is one of the most celebrated African composers, trumpeters & vocalists in the world. His discography includes over 40 albums, spanning a monumental 50- year career.
Learn about the life and career of Hugh Masekela, a world-renowned trumpeter, composer and political activist who blended African and jazz influences. From his early days in Witbank to his global success and return to South Africa, discover his musical journey and legacy.
Jan 23, 2018 · Jan. 23, 2018. Hugh Masekela, a South African trumpeter, singer and activist whose music became symbolic of the country’s anti-apartheid movement, even as he spent three decades in exile, died...
Jan 23, 2018 · Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", has died aged 78. In a statement, his family said he had...
Jan 23, 2022 · The official website of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, celebrating the life and legacy of the late South African jazz legend. Find out about the online festival, the exhibition, the scholarship and the new collaboration with Tony Allen.
