Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

(1939–2018) trumpeter South Africa

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Hugh Masekela (1939–2018) was a South Africa trumpeter.

About Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela 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 the song "Grazing in the Grass", which was later covered by various other artists.

Notable works:

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Awards:

Channel O Music Video Awards|Etnosur award|Ghana Music Awards|Order of Ikhamanga in Gold

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