Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939  - 23 January 2018)

South African Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Cornetist, Composer and Singer, Hugh Masekela, is one of the main figures that used music in the fight against apartheid in South Africa during the 1950's and 1960's. He has achieved international acclaim and continues to help his homeland through social initiatives. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Coal train, Afro beat blues, Up up and away, Don't go losing it baby, Stimela, Mama, Soweto Blues, Bring him back home and Grazing in the grass

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Background information
Birth name	Hugh Ramopolo Masekela
Born Died	4 April 1939  Witbank, South Africa 23 January 2018 (aged 78)
Genres	Jazz, Mbaqanga
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, trombonecornet, vocals
Years active	1956–present
Labels	Mercury, MGM, Uni, Chisa,Blue Thumb, Casablanca Records, Heads Up, Verve,Polygram