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Hugh Masekela
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Actor
From
Witbank, South Arfrica
Born
1939-04-04
Overview
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".
Known For
TV
Great Performances
TV
Kraft Music Hall
Film
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Jul 2, 2021
Film
Monterey Pop
Dec 26, 1968
Film
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
Film
Soul Power
Jun 10, 2009
Film
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Sep 21, 2002
Film
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Jan 1, 1988
Film
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Jan 1, 1990
Film
I Am Thalente
Jun 15, 2015
Film
The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Jul 5, 2011
Film
Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert
Aug 20, 1987
Film
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
May 10, 1990
Film
Freedom Beat
Jan 5, 2003
Film
Alekesam
Apr 25, 2013
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