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... Wikipedia

• Born:  Hugh Ramapolo Masekela, April 04, 1939, Emalahleni, South Africa
• Age at death:  78 years
• Died:  January 23, 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Occupation:  Multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, bandleader, political activist
• Years active:  1956–2018
• Children:  Selema Masekela
• Relatives:  Barbara Masekela (sister), Earl Sweatshirt (nephew)
• Website:  hughmasekela.co.za
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