Hugh Masekela
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1939-04-04 - 2018-01-23
Place of Birth: Witbank, South Arfrica
Also Known As: Bra Hugh
Biography
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". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass".
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Known For
1971Great Performances
1958Kraft Music Hall
2021Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Tonight in Person
Arthouse
Show & Co. mit Carlo
1968Monterey Pop
1988Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1990Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
2002Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
1987Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert
1988The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
2013Alekesam
2009Soul Power
1990Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Sophiatown
2015I Am Thalente
2003