Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela was a renowned South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, and bandleader, known for his influential role in jazz music and anti-apartheid activism. His legacy continues to inspire musicians across Africa, and he was honored at the recent African Jazz Series Concert 2025 for his contributions to the genre.
Born on Apr 04, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 8.00 | 0.68% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 442,302 | $350,000 | 2,610$ |
| Botswana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.63% | +0% | 2,351,627 | 14,884 | $18,000 | 114$ |
| Totals | 3 | 61,660,317 | 457,186 | $368,000 | 2,724$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Botswana:
Mosele accompanied the late South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela on his UK tour in the '90s.
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South Africa:
Hugh Masekela's song Vuca is mentioned as part of the historical context of afro-jazz.
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South Africa:
Hugh Masekela is a global legend who collaborated with Sydney Mavundla.
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Argentina:
Hugh Masekela was a renowned South African trumpeter and Miriam Makeba's husband.
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Nigeria:
The event honoured legendary pioneers such as Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Manu Dibango, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Miriam Makeba.
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