Hugh Masekela
Actor
- Born
- April 4, 1939, Witbank, South Arfrica
- Died
- January 23, 2018
- Age
- 78 years old
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Total works
- 18 movies, 3 TV shows
- Latest work
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
- Genres
- Music,Documentary,History
Hugh Masekela was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer, and composer who is often referred to as the father of South African jazz. His influential music includes notable anti-apartheid songs like 'Soweto Blues' and 'Bring Him Back Home.' Masekela achieved significant commercial success with his 1968 hit 'Grazing in the Grass,' which topped the US pop charts. Masekela's legacy is celebrated through his extensive discography and performances.
