Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela Hugh Masekela South African musician and composer (1939–2018) Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018)[1] 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". Quick facts Born, Died ... Hugh Masekela Masekela performing in 2011 Born Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (1939-04-04)4 April 1939 Emalahleni, Union of South Africa Died 23 January 2018(2018-01-23) (aged 78) Johannesburg, South Africa Occupations Multi-instrumentalist singer composer bandleader political activist Years…

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