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Hugh Masekela

Born: 1939-04-04 in Witbank, South Arfrica

Died: 2018-01-23

Known For: Acting

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".

Filmography

2015

2013

2009

2003

1997

1996

  • Mandela ... (Original Music Composer)

1984

1968

1963

1958

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