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Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Acting
April 4, 1939 (Age 86) - January 23, 2018
Witbank, South Arfrica

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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Birthday

April 4, 1939 (Age 86)

Place of Birth

Witbank, South Arfrica

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