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Hugh Masekela
Biography
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born April 4, 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. Early life Masekela was born in Kwa-Guqa Township, Witbank, South Africa. He began singing and playing piano as a child. At age 14, after seeing the film Young Man With a Horn (in which Kirk Douglas plays a character modeled after American jazz trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke), he took up playing the trumpet. His first trumpet was given to him by Archbishop Trevor Huddleston, the anti-apartheid chaplain at St. Peter's Secondary School. Huddleston asked the leader of the then Johannesburg "Native" Municipal Brass Band, Uncle Sauda, to teach Masekela the rudiments of trumpet playing. Masekela quickly mastered the instrument. Soon, some of Masekela's schoolmates also became interested in playing instruments, leading to the formation of the Huddleston Jazz Band, South Africa's first youth orchestra. By 1956, after leading other ensembles, Masekela joined Alfred Herbert's...
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Discography
- The Promise of a Future, 1968
- Sixty, 2000
- Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela, 1978
- Colonial Man, 1976
- The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga, 1996
- Phola
- Hope, 1994
- Grrr, 2003
- Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz, 1973
- Time
- Almost Like Being In Jazz, 2005
- Revival, 2005
- You Told Your Mama Not to Worry, 1977
- Home
- Hugh Masekela & the Union of South Africa, 1994
- Home Is Where the Music Is, 1972
- I Am Not Afraid, 1974
- Uptownship, 1989
- Beatin' Aroun de Bush, 1992
- Reconstruction, 1994
- Notes of Life, 2010
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| Artist | Hugh Masekela |
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| Year | 1965 |
| Song | Uptownship |
| Artist | Hugh Masekela |
| Album | Hope |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Song | Unhlanhia |
| Artist | Hugh Masekela |
| Album | The Lasting Impressions Of Ooga Booga |
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| Year | 1965 |
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On the ABC
- DIG Internet Radio - Echoes Of Freedom : The Photos
- Music Makers: Still blowing that horn - The Hugh Masekela Story
- Radio National - Live On Stage - Home Page
- Live On Stage - 13/01/2006: Hugh Masekela
- Arts Audio
- Music Deli - 12 February 2010 - Hugh Masekela at the ...
- Deep End - 18 August 2003 - Music Tracks
- Jazz - 2011 - RN Into The Music - Subjects A-Z
- Live On Stage - 06/05/2005: Hugh Masekela
- RN Into The Music - 13 February 2010 - Of Home and Heart ...
Elsewhere on the Web
- SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC
- Hugh Masekela on Yahoo! Music
- 3rd Ear Music Hidden Years - Reissues - Hugh Masekela ...
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Comments
I had the pleasure of watching Hugh Masekela's live performance at Hamer Hall, the Arts Centre in Melbourne last night. Hugh did not disappoint, but I only wish the audience stood up and danced a bit more! Perhaps it was the venue, but nonetheless it was a moment so rewarding, to see this musical genius and legend grace our city. Despite his age, which I believe is 70 somthing, he moves like a 20 year old, full of energy. He is a joy to watch and I feel more fulfilled that I had an opportunity to see him perform live. His music is moving and so very poignant but also so charged with rhythem that you can't help but move along. I may not get a chance to see him again and was glad I went along. Not only is he a brilliant performer, but also a true gentleman. After a long performance, he took the time and stood and greeted each and every one of his fans who lined up to meet him for photo and autograph. A true legend! Thank you Hugh Masekela.
totally agree with you Paul - i was shaking it!
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