Hugh Masekela

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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". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass".

  • Acting
  • Born 4 April 1939
  • Died 23 January 2018 (age 78)
  • Witbank, South Arfrica
  • 23 credits

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Most-watched Hugh Masekela films currently: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021), Monterey Pop (1968), Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988), Soul Power (2009), Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990).

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Selected TV credits: Great Performances (1971), Kraft Music Hall (1958), Arthouse (1997), Tonight in Person (1963), Show & Co. mit Carlo (1984).

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